2 Mun Chong, Ch’uk

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Issuer Joseon (1392-1897)
Year1742-1752
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Mun
CurrencyMun (1392-1892)
CompositionCopper
Weight8 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#251 , CK#라-372昃
Obverse description
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 常 通 寶  平
(Translation: Top to bottom: 常平 = Sang pyong = a Department of Korean Yi Dynasty Right to left: 通寶 = Tong bo = currency)
Reverse description
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering捴 昃
(Translation: 捴 (Chong): General Military Office 昃 (Ch’uk):declining afternoon sun)
Edge
Mint
General Military Office (捻戎廳(Chongyung chong)), modern-day Seoul, South Korea (1692-1757)
MintageND (1742-1752) 捴 - -
Catalog ID9314278230
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