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RARE EARLY KOREAN COIN OF SEJONG THE GREAT

Korea 1 Mun 1623-1625AD Sejong the GreatSejong is considered one of the greatest rulers in Korean history.  He invented Hangul, the Korean alphabet.  The shape of the letters reflects the shape of the speech organs used to pronounce them, making it easy for Koreans with limited education to learn to read and write.  This invention faced great opposition from the elite who did not like the idea of the lower classes being able to read.  He encouraged scientific research, published a book on improved farming practices and allowed government slaves to have extended maternity and paternity leave.  In 1423 he introduced Korea's first coins in 300 years: a copper 1 Mun called. "chosun tong bo" or "morning fresh precious currency" Koreans had been using a barter system. It was modeled after the Chinese cash coins.  It was valued at 150 coins to 1 kun of silver (600 grams).  The coin was minted only three years until 1425, when it was discontinued due to a shortage of copper and limited acceptance by the public. Korea then returned to a barter system for the next 200 years.
Item KOR-SEJONG KOREA 1 MUN 1423-25 SEJONG THE GREAT H10.2 VG-Fine $49.50



SCARCE, OLD KOREAN COINS BY MINT

Kingdom of Korea 1 Mun Sang Pyong Tong Bo coinIn 1633 Korea introduced their first coins in over 200 years.  The front of the coins all had the same legend "Sang Pyong Tong Bo" or "Always even currency".  The back had the name of the office or mint that issued the coins at the top.  A series of numbers, characters and symbols would often occupy the other three positions on the back to indicate when and at which furnace the coin was cast.  Apparently, this was not effective in ensuring good workmanship, as the coins tend to be poorly cast.  It is estimated that there are over 5000 varieties of the Sang Pyong Tong Bo coins.  Due to inflation this "Always even currency" was discontinued by the late 19th century.  We are pleased to offer some of these rarely seen Korean 1 and 2 Mun coins by mint.  The 1 Mun are approximately 23mm, the 2 Mun approximately 30mm.  The coins are struck in brass or bronze alloys. The furnace and series on the back of the coin will vary,
Item KOR-1M13 KOREA TREASURY DEPT. 1 MUN 1678-1852 G-VG $4.00
Item KOR-2M13 KOREA TREASURY DEPT. 2 MUN 1679-1852 VG-F $5.00
Item KOR-2M17 KOREA SEOUL CHARITY OFFICE 2 MUN 1679-1695 KM160, M17.0 VG-F $5.00
Item KOR-1M24 KOREA GENERAL MILITARY OFFICE 1 MUN 1757 G-VG $4.00
Item KOR-1M25 KOREA SPECIAL ARMY UNIT 1 MUN 1752 G-F $4.00
Item KOR-1M28 KOREA MILITARY TRAINING COMMAND 1 MUN 1732-57 G-VG $4.00
Item KOR-1M34 KOREA KAESONG MILITARY OFFICE 1 MUN 1816-32 G-F $4.00
Item KOR-SET7 ALL 7 OF THE ABOVE KOREAN COINS $28.00
Item KOR-BULK25 25 MOSTLY DIFFERENT KOREAN 1 MUN COINS G-F $69.50


SOUTH KOREA COIN SET 

South Korea 4 coin set: 1 - 500 Won
This four coin set includes the South Korean 10, 50 100 and 500 Won, dated 2016, in Uncirculated condition. The designs reflect Korea’s natural and cultural heritage. The copper-clad aluminum 10 Won shows the beautiful and historic Dabotap Pagoda. The cupro-nickel 50 Won features a rice stalk. Admiral Yi Sun-sin is on the cupro-nickel 100 Won. During the late 16th Century he repeatedly defeated Japanese invasion fleets with the use of iron-clad turtle boats and innovative tactics. A crane in flight is on the cupro-nickel 500 Won. The reverse of each coin features the denomination. 
Item S-KR-SET4 SOUTH KOREA 4 COIN SET 10 - 500 WON 2016 UNC. $4.50



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