2 Mun chin

€1.00
IssuerKorea (1392-1945)
Year1742-1752
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Mun (0.002)
CurrencyMun (1392-1892)
CompositionCopper
Weight8 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#164
Obverse description-Top to Bottom : 常平 (Sang Pyeong) -Right to Left : 通寶 (Tong Bo)
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse letteringㅤ常 寶 通  平
(Translation: 常 (Sang): Always 平 (pyong): Constant 通 (Tong): Circulation 寶 (Bo): Treasure)
Reverse description-Top : 賑 (Chin, jin) -Bottom : 二 (I)
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering賑 二
(Translation: 賑 (Chin): Seoul Charity Office 二 (I): Value of 2 mun)
Edge
Mint
Charity Office (賑恤廳(Chinhyulchong)), modern-day Seoul, South Korea (1679-1752)
MintageND (1742-1752) 賑 - -
Catalog ID3978848130
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