Japan 1 Mon "Ryuhei Eihō" - Kammu, 796 – 818

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Japan Japan
Currency Mon (683 – 1953)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Mon "Ryuhei Eihō" - Kammu
Year 796 – 818
Ruler Kanmu (781–806)
Composition Copper
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Weight (g) 5
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized 25 November 0987

Description

1 Mon "Ryuhei Eihō" - Kammu from Japan. Issued from 796 to 818. Struck in Copper. Measures 25 mm and weighs 5 g.

Obverse
Four characters around hole (Etrenal treasure of prosperous peace 
(read clockwise))
Reverse
Plain
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (796-818)  DHJ# 1.30; large characters
ND (796-818)  DHJ# 1.31; middle side stroke of 永 goes over フ
ND (796-818)  DHJ# 1.32; Low 寳
ND (796-818)  DHJ# 1.33; compact 永
ND (796-818)  DHJ# 1.35; small flan, large characters
ND (796-818)  DHJ# 1.36; small flan, low 寳
ND (796-818)  DHJ# 1.37; small flan, narrow 平 with long central down stroke
ND (796-818)  DHJ# 1.38; small flan, small characters
ND (796-818)  DHJ# 1.39; small flan, middle horizontal stroke of 永 as wide as hole

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