Japan 4 Mon "Bunkyūeihō", 1863 – 1868
Cursive script; 攵久永寶
Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Mon
(683 – 1953)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
4 Mon "Bunkyūeihō"
Year
1863 – 1868
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
3.3
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
31 December 1953
Description
4 Mon "Bunkyūeihō" from Japan. Issued from 1863 to 1868. Struck in Copper. Measures 27 mm and weighs 3.3 g.
- Obverse
- Inscription, four characters around center hole with the top one in cursive script, 攵久永寶, read as 文久永寶 Bunkyūeihō (文久永宝 in modern lettering) (Eternal money of the Bunkyū Era)
- Reverse
- 11 waves
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1863-1868) | — | 中郭刔輪 CHŪKAKU KETSURIN; 攵 separate from outer rim | 25% | |
| ND (1863-1868) | — | 広郭刔輪 KŌKAKU KETSURIN; thin outer rim; 攵 connect to outer rim | 1.3% | |
| ND (1863-1868) | — | 広郭濶縁 KŌKAKU KATSUEN; thick outer rim; 攵 connect to outer rim | 4% | |
| ND (1863-1868) | — | 長郭 CHŌKAKU; 寶 as low as innrer rim; hook on right arm of 永 point straight left; uncommon |
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