5 Mun Yi Hyong

Features

Issuer Korea
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 497 (1888)
Calendar Korean - Joseon era
Value 5 Mun (0.005)
Currency Kingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892)
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,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
JNDA# 18-3
Japan Numismatic Dealers Association (editor); 2023. 日本貨幣カタログ = The Catalog of Japanese Currency. Self-published, Tokyo, Japan.

Obverse

Two dragons, date above, denomination below

Lettering: •大朝鮮 開國四百九十七年 ○ 오문 ○ 5 MUN

Translation: Great Joseon founded 497 years ago, 5 Mun

Reverse

Denomination in wreath

Lettering:

Translation: Five Mun

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
497 (1888)  開國四百九十七年

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