2 Mun Kyong Su

€2.00
IssuerKorea (1392-1945)
Year1742
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Mun (0.002)
CurrencyMun (1392-1892)
CompositionCopper
Weight7.72 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness1.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#909
Obverse description- Top to bottom: 常平 (Sang pyong) - Right to left: 通寶 (Tong bo)
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 常 寶 通  平
(Translation: 常 (Sang): Always 平 (pyong): Constant 通 (Tong): Circulation 寶 (Bo): Treasure)
Reverse description- Top to right: 京 (Kyong Su) - Left: 二 (I)
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering 京 二 水
(Translation: 京 水(Kyong Su): Kyonggi Naval Station 二 (I): Value of 2 mun)
Edge
Mint京水
Kyonggi Naval Station (京畿水營(Kyonggi Suyong)), modern-day Suwon, South Korea (1742-1752)
MintageND (1742) 京水 - -
Catalog ID2794701490
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