Japan 100 Mon "Tenpōtsūhō", 1835 – 1870

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Japan Japan
Currency Mon (683 – 1953)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 100 Mon "Tenpōtsūhō"
Year 1835 – 1870
Ruler Ninkō (1817–1846)
Composition Bronze (Cu 78%, Pb 12%, Sn 10%)
Shape Oval (With a square hole)
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Cast
Weight (g) 20.7
Thickness (mm) 2.6
Demonetized 31 December 1891

Description

100 Mon "Tenpōtsūhō" from Japan. Issued from 1835 to 1870. Struck in Bronze (Cu 78%, Pb 12%, Sn 10%). Measures 0 mm and weighs 20.7 g.

Obverse
Four vertical characters divided by hole (Tenpō
Currency)
Reverse
Value above hole and signature of the mint official below (Equal
Hundred)
Edge
Smooth, paulownia stamps on the left and right side (various sizes and forms exist)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
ND (1835-1870)  484.8M € 10,00 € 12,00 € 16,00 € 16,00 € 26,00

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