Kingdom of Great Joseon
Korean Kingdom (1392-1897)
Location: Korea
Capital City: Hanseong (modern Seoul, 1392-1399, 1405-1897), Kaegyong (1399-1405)
Government type: Absolute Monarchy
Main languages: Korean
Main religions: Confucianism, Buddhism, Korean Shamanism
Chronology
1392: Yi Sŏnggye overthrows the collapsing Goryeo Kingdom and establishes Joseon
1370-1637: Tributary to Ming China
1592-1598: Imjin War, Japanese invasions repelled
1637-1895: Tributary to Qing China
1895: Treaty of Shimonoseki ends tributary status
1897: Proclamation of the Korean Empire
Currency
Mun (1392-1892)
1000 Mun = 1 Won
Yang (1892-1897)
1 Yang = 10 Jeon = 100 Pun • 5 Yang = 1 Won
Coins from Joseon in the collection
•2 Mun, 1679-1752 (copper, Treasury Department Mint (Hanseong), KM#74)
•2 Mun, 1742-1752 (King Yeongjo (1724-1776), copper, Charity Office Mint (Hanseong), KM#164)