2 Mun, Large type Chin

Issuer Joseon (1392-1897)
Year 1695-1742
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Mun (0.002)
Currency Mun (1392-1892)
Composition Copper
Weight 8 g
Diameter 32 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#164 , CK#라-321-35
Obverse description - Top to bottom: 常平 = Sang pyong, a Department of Korean Yi Dynasty - Right to left: 通寶 = Tong bo, means currency
Obverse script
Obverse lettering  常 寶 通  平
(Translation: - Top to bottom: 常平 = Sang pyong, a Department of Korean Yi Dynasty - Right to left: 通寶 = Tong bo, means currency)
Reverse description Mint mark at top, serial number at bottom *賑 (Chin): Seoul Charity Office
Reverse script
Reverse lettering  賑    ○  二
(Translation: Seoul Charity Office, value of 2mun)
Edge Plain
Mint
Charity Office (賑恤廳(Chinhyulchong)), modern-day Seoul, South Korea (1679-1752)
Mintage ND (1695-1742) 賑 - -
Numisquare ID 8994440500
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