© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" Copper alloy; 仙 "Sen" reverse ND
| Copper | 3.74 g | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1728-1732 |
| Value | 1 Mon |
| Currency | Mon (683-1953) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.74 g |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#161656 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Lettering: 仙
Translation: Sen for Sendai
Edge
Plain
Comment
Variants without reverse character exist (DHJ# 4.138-140).Sample coin is DHJ# 4.135
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" coin is that it was issued during a time of economic reform in Japan, known as the "Kan'ei" period, which aimed to stabilize the country's economy and promote trade. The coin's design, featuring the character "仙" (Sen) on the reverse, symbolizes the importance of copper in Japanese currency and trade during this time.
