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© Ginza Coins
1 Mon "Eirakutsūhō" Hammered gold ND
1587 year| Gold | 4.90 g | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1587 |
| Value | 1 Mon |
| Currency | Mon (683-1953) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.90 g |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#291346 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mon "Eirakutsūhō" (Hammered gold) ND (1587) coin from Japan is that it was made during a time when Japan was facing a severe gold shortage. As a result, the government decided to produce gold coins by hammering them into shape, rather than using a more advanced minting process. This resulted in a unique and distinctive look for the coins, with a rough, irregular shape and a textured surface. Despite their unusual appearance, the coins were still widely accepted and used as currency, and are now highly sought after by collectors for their historical significance and rarity.
