Japan Chōgin "Genbun Chōgin", 1736 – 1818
6 stamps
Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Monme Silver / Monme-Gin / Ginme
(1601 – 1874)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Chōgin "Genbun Chōgin"
Year
1736 – 1818
Composition
Billon (.460 silver)
Shape
Oval (Irregular)
Weight (g)
147
Demonetized
25 February 1827
Description
Chōgin "Genbun Chōgin" from Japan. Issued from 1736 to 1818. Struck in Billon (.460 silver). Measures 0 mm and weighs 147 g.
- Obverse
- Bun (文) stamp at top and bottom, 6 stamps in the middle (Bunn for Genbun era)
- Reverse
- Plain
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1736-1818) | — |
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