© Heritage Auctions
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1 Mon "Engi Tsūhō" - Daigo ND
| Copper | 2.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 907-957 |
| Value | 1 Mon |
| Currency | Mon (683-1953) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | 25 November 0987 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#141331 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Plain
Edge
Plain
Comment
Sample coin is DHJ# 1.67Interesting fact
The Engi Tsūhō coin was used as a form of currency during the Heian period in Japan, which was a time of great cultural and artistic achievement. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of copper, which was a valuable resource at the time. This fact highlights the importance of copper in the economy of medieval Japan and the careful management of resources during this period.
