(1866) Korea Copper 100 Mun VF
Numismatic
(1866) Korea Copper 100 Mun VF
Struck in 1866, this copper 100 Mun coin offers a tangible connection to nineteenth-century Korean monetary history. Minted in Seoul, the piece represents a fascinating era of currency production prior to the modern age. Its surfaces display the honest wear of a coin that circulated through daily commerce, earning a grading of Very Fine. Both sides of the coin are defined by traditional artistry, featuring four Chinese ideograms on the obverse and another set of four ideograms on the reverse. Cataloged as KM-143, this copper issue stands as an intriguing artifact of East Asian numismatic heritage, inviting observers to contemplate the economic life of Korea during the late Joseon period.
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Specifications
| Country | Korea |
|---|---|
| Year | 1866 |
| Grade | Very Fine |
| Legal-tender face value | 100 Mun |
| Metal | Copper |
| Weight | 0.0000 troy oz |
| Purity | Other |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | N/A mm |
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