5 Mun Yi Hyong
Features
| Issuer |
Korea ›
Joseon (1392-1897)
 |
|---|---|
| King |
Joseon Dynasty › Gojong (1863-1897)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 497 (1888) |
| Calendar | Korean - Joseon era |
| Value | 5 Mun (0.005) |
| Currency | Mun (1392-1892) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Diameter | 21.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 17572 |
| References | KM# 1101 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). Japan Numismatic Dealers Association (publisher). 日本貨幣カタログ. Japan Numismatic Dealers Association, Tokyo, Japan (37 volumes). |
Obverse
Two dragons, date above, denomination below
Scripts: Chinese, Hangul, Latin
Lettering: •大朝鮮 開國四百九十七年 ○ 오문 ○ 5 MUN
Translation: Great Joseon founded 497 years ago, 5 Mun
Engraver: Hermann Held
Reverse
Denomination in wreath
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
五
文
Translation: Five Mun
Engraver: Hermann Held
Mint
Gyeongseong (경성전환국), South Korea (1885-1891)See also
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 497 (1888) | 
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$ 110 | $ 250 | 開國四百九十七年 | |||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 83
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  |
Heritage Auctions 2010 August Boston, MA Signature ANA World Coin Auction 3010 Lot 21481 
|
16 Aug 2010 | UNC |
USD 1668.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
|
| © Heritage Auctions | |||||
  |
Ginza Coins Mail Bid Sale 124 Lot 775
|
10 Aug 2025 | VF |
USD 114.83
(JPY 18 400.00) (incl. buyer's premium) |
|
| © Ginza Coins | |||||
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