5 Mun Chon - machine-struck

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IssuerKorea
Year1884
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Mun (0.005)
CurrencyKingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892)
CompositionBrass
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a round hole
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1100
Obverse descriptionChinese ideograms - 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
Reverse descriptionMint mark at top, serial number at bottom. Denomination right to left  *典 (Chŏn): Central Government Mint
Reverse script
Reverse lettering 典 五 當  一
(Translation: Central Government Mint series 1, Value 5)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1884) 典 - -
Catalog ID8677946630
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