1 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" reverse 元 GEN ND
1741 year| Copper (alloy) | 2.3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1741 |
| Value | 1 Mon |
| Currency | Mon (683-1953) |
| Composition | Copper (alloy) |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1953 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#20859 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 37% |
Reverse
A character above hole
元 for 寛保元年 Kanpō gannen - 1st year of Kanpō era (1741)
Lettering: 元
Translation: Gen
Edge
Plain
Comment
Casted at ōsaka-kōzu.中字接郭寶背元 CHŪJI SEKKAKUHŌ HAIGEN
中字狭通背元 CHŪJI KYŌTSŪ HAIGEN
小字背元 SHŌJI HAIGEN
細字背元 SAIJI HAIGEN
Among common varieties, SAIJI HAIGEN exist the most in quantity.
* Other varieties exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" coin from Japan is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Sakuramachi, who ruled from 1735 to 1747. This coin was part of a new currency system introduced during his reign, which aimed to address the economic issues of the time by introducing a new, more stable currency. The "Kan'eitsūhō" coin was one of the first coins to be issued under this new system, and it features a unique reverse design that includes the Chinese character for "元" (gen), which means "origin" or "beginning." This character was included to signify the new beginning of the Japanese currency system.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1741) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 元 GEN) ND (1741) coin.
