© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Mon "Genpōtsūhō" Running Script ND
| Copper | 2.93 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Nagasaki (Japanese feudal domains) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1668-1685 |
| Value | 1 Mon |
| Currency | Trade Coinage (1659-1685) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.93 g |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#175604 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Plain
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin intimates a China North Song dynasty coin.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique "running script" design on its obverse side, which gives the impression of movement and energy. This design was a distinctive feature of the Genpōtsūhō coins, which were issued during the Genroku period (1688-1704) in Japan. The use of running script on coins was a new innovation at the time and added an extra layer of beauty and sophistication to the coinage.
