1668-1768 Japan 1 Mon Kan'eitsuho 寛 寶 通 永 Samurai Tokugawa Edo Period Coin

Description

1 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō"
new type; copper alloy; blank reverse
Features
Country
Japan
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1668-1768
Value
1 Mon (1/4000)
Currency
Ryō (
1601-1867
)
Composition
Copper (cast copper alloy)
Shape
Round with a square hole
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1954
References
C# 1.1
Obverse
Inscription - name of the coin.
Lettering:
寛
寶　通
永
Translation:
Currency of Kan'ei Period.
Reverse
Blank, with rim and square center raised.
Edge
Smooth
ONE BUY = ONE COIN