Japan 1 Mon "Nyōyakushinpō" - Seiwa, 859 – 870
Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Mon
(683 – 1953)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Mon "Nyōyakushinpō" - Seiwa
Year
859 – 870
Ruler
Seiwa
(858–876)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
2.1
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
25 November 0987
Description
1 Mon "Nyōyakushinpō" - Seiwa from Japan. Issued from 859 to 870. Struck in Copper. Measures 19 mm and weighs 2.1 g.
- Obverse
- Four characters around hole, read clockwise from top as 饒益神寳 Nyōyakushinpō (饒益神宝 in modern lettering) Also called Nyōekishinpō and Jōekishinpō (Devine treasure of abudant profit)
- Reverse
- Plain
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (859-870) | — | DHJ# 1.50; large size and characters | ||
| ND (859-870) | — | DHJ# 1.51; small size, top of 饒 touches outer rim | ||
| ND (859-870) | — | DHJ# 1.52; small size, 神 to the right of hole |
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