1 Mon "Gindaitsūhō" (王王 in 寳) ND (1703) front 1 Mon "Gindaitsūhō" (王王 in 寳) ND (1703) back
1 Mon "Gindaitsūhō" (王王 in 寳) ND (1703) photo
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1 Mon "Gindaitsūhō" 王王 in 寳 ND

1703 year
Copper 7.04 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Japan
Type
Pattern
Year
1703
Value
1 Mon
Currency
Mon (683-1953)
Composition
Copper
Weight
7.04 g
Diameter
28 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#281988
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Blank.

Edge

Plain

Comment

Reference: Hartill 6.19. The "Gindaitsūhō" coin was originally struck in the Genroku era (1688-1704) as a trial issue and imitations continued to be made until the late Edo period. Pictured above is a later-made, privately cast specimen that likely served as a token.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Mon "Gindaitsūhō" (王王 in 寳) ND (1703) from Japan made of Copper weighing 7.04 g is that it is a rare and highly sought-after coin among collectors. It is considered a treasure coin, and its value is estimated to be worth tens of thousands of dollars.