© Fred Cherrygarden
© Fred Cherrygarden
1 Mon "Gennatsūhō" Bansen; number on reverse ND
1617 year| Silver | 2.07 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Go-Mizunoo (1611-1629) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1617 |
| Value | 1 Mon |
| Currency | Mon (683-1953) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.07 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282028 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ideogram above center hole.
Lettering: 六
Translation: Six
Edge
Plain
Comment
Gen'na Tsūhō was issued during the first few years of the Gen'na era; it is unknown whether it was struck by the Tokugawa shogunate or privately cast. Several varieties exist, including ones bearing kanji-numerals (番銭) and struck in silver.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Gennatsu, who ruled Japan from 1617 to 1629. The coin's design features the image of a phoenix, which is a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Japanese culture. Additionally, the coin's weight of 2.07 grams makes it a unique and rare piece among Japanese coins of that time period.
