Japan 4 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō", 1857 – 1859
Ansei Copper Alloy; 11 waves
Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Mon
(683 – 1953)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
4 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō"
Year
1857 – 1859
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
4.34
Diameter (mm)
27
Thickness (mm)
0.9
Demonetized
Yes
Description
4 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" from Japan. Issued from 1857 to 1859. Struck in Copper. Measures 27 mm and weighs 4.34 g.
- Obverse
- Four characters around the square hole (Currency of Kan'ei)
- Reverse
- 11 waves
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1857-1859) | — | — | _unknown variant | 24% | |
| ND (1857-1859) | — | € 7,20 | 小字; 永 with small head point straight left and long left leg; low 通 with head マ far from rim | 72% |
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