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1 Mon "Jōgan Eihō" - Seiwa ND
| Copper | 2.8 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Seiwa (858-876) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 870-890 |
| Value | 1 Mon |
| Currency | Mon (683-1953) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | 25 November 0987 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#141329 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Plain
Edge
Plain
Comment
These are the smallest and poorest of the 12 Antique CoinsSample coin is DHJ# 1.55
Interesting fact
The Jōgan Eihō coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Seiwa, who was the 56th emperor of Japan and ruled from 858 to 876. The coin features an image of a phoenix on one side and a dragon on the other, which symbolizes the harmony between yin and yang, as well as the balance between the natural world and human society. The coin was made of copper and weighed 2.8 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the Jōgan Eihō coin played an important role in the economy of ancient Japan and remains a valuable collector's item today.
