© Sak
© Sak
1 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" Iron alloy; 久二 "ku-ni" reverse ND
1774 year| Iron | 3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1774 |
| Value | 1 Mon |
| Currency | Mon (683-1953) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#143123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Mintmark "Ku" above, and "Ni" below the hole
Lettering:
久
二
Translation:
Ku (Kuji district)
2 (2nd issue)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" coin from Japan is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice for coins at that time, as most coins were made of precious metals like gold, silver, or copper. The use of iron in coinage was seen as a way to reduce the cost of production and make currency more accessible to the general population.
