2 Mun, Depart Yong

€1.00
Issuer Joseon (1392-1897)
Year1742-1752
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencyMun (1392-1892)
CompositionBronze
Weight6.75 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#331.2 , CK#라-242-11
Obverse descriptionChinese ideograms - Top to bottom: 常平 = Sang pyong, a Department of Korean Yi Dynasty - Right to left: 通寶 = Tong bo, means currency
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 常 寶 通  平
Reverse descriptionMint mark at top, “Wang” at bottom, series number at left  营 (Yŏng): Special Army Unit
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering 营 二  往
Edge
Mint
Special Army Unit (御营廳(Oyongchong)), modern-day Seoul, South Korea (1675-1752)
MintageND (1742-1752)  - -
Catalog ID9699816290
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