© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Mon "Keichōtsūhō" - Keichō ND
1606 year| Copper | 2.21 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Go-Yōzei (1586-1611) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1606 |
| Value | 1 Mon |
| Currency | Mon (683-1953) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.21 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#175772 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Plain
Edge
Plain
Comment
Sample coin is DHJ# 3.40Interesting fact
The Keichōtsūhō coin was issued during the Keichō era (1596-1615) in Japan, a time of great cultural and economic change in the country. The coin features a unique design, with a square hole in the center and a rim that is decorated with a pattern of cherry blossoms. This design was meant to symbolize the prosperity and growth of the Japanese economy during this period. Despite its small size, the coin was an important part of everyday transactions in Japan at the time and remains a valuable collector's item today.
