2 Mun Chong, Yellow

Issuer Joseon (1392-1897)
Year 1742-1752
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Mun
Currency Mun (1392-1892)
Composition Copper
Weight 8 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness 1.2 mm
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#235 , Daegwangsa#8.4-16 , Oseong#18.133 , CK#라-372
Obverse description
Obverse script Chinese (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 script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering 捴 黄
(Translation: 捴 (Chong): General Military Office 黄 (Hwang): Yellow)
Edge
Mint
General Military Office (捻戎廳(Chongyung chong)), modern-day Seoul, South Korea (1692-1757)
Mintage ND (1742-1752) 捴 - -
Numisquare ID 5517020260
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