1 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" reverse 文 BUN ND
| Copper | 3.47 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1668-1683 |
| Value | 1 Mon |
| Currency | Mon (683-1953) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1953 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#121571 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
A character above center hole, indicates Kanbun era
Lettering: 文
Translation: Bun
Edge
Plain
Comment
First common coin of new type minted at Kameido. The "文" on reverse represent the Kanbun period (寛文, "寛" on obverse and "文" on reverse).Reverse: thin script.
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev
References:
http://kosenmaru.sub.jp/kannei1-1.html - (Japanese) How to identify subtype of BUN reverse.
Interesting fact
The Kan'eitsūhō coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Go-Mizunoo, who ruled Japan from 1611 to 1629. The coin's design features the character "文" (BUN) on the reverse side, which represents the era name "Kan'ei" (寛永) during which the coin was minted. The "Kan'eitsūhō" coin was a standard circulation coin made of copper and weighed 3.47 grams. It's interesting to note that the coin's design and weight were standardized during this period to promote economic stability and facilitate trade.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1668-1683) 文 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" (reverse 文 BUN) ND (1668-1683) coin.
