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1 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" Small hole reverse ト TO ND
1864 year| Iron | 4.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1864 |
| Value | 1 Mon |
| Currency | Mon (683-1953) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 4.8 g |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | September 1897 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290543 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
A character upper, indicates Mito Domain
Lettering: ト
Translation: To
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" (Small hole reverse ト TO) ND (1864) coin from Japan is that it was minted during the Boshin War, a time of political and social upheaval in Japan. The coin's design, featuring a small hole on the reverse side, was intended to prevent counterfeiting and to make it easily distinguishable from other coins in circulation. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the coin has become a sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and rarity.
