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1 Mon "Jōkyōtsūhō" ND
1684 year| Silver | 4.00 g | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1684 |
| Value | 1 Mon |
| Currency | Mon (683-1953) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.00 g |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291948 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two characters top and bottom divided by center hole, reads 甲子 KINOE-NE / KŌSHI, representing year in chinese calendar
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
甲
子
Translation: Wood Rat
Comment
Like other gold and silver cash coins, Jōkyōtsūhō was likely made for rewarding nobles.Interesting fact
The 1 Mon "Jōkyōtsūhō" ND (1684) coin from Japan was minted during the reign of Emperor Higashiyama, who ruled from 1684 to 1709. This coin was part of a series of non-circulating coins that were minted to commemorate important events or to honor the emperor's reign. The obverse side of the coin features the Japanese character for "mon" (文), which means "culture" or "civilization," while the reverse side features the imperial crest of Japan, which is a stylized chrysanthemum flower. The coin was made of silver and weighs 4.00 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and historians.
