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1 Mon "Kengen Taihō" - Murakami ND
| Copper | 2.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Murakami (946-967) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 958-964 |
| Value | 1 Mon |
| Currency | Mon (683-1953) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | 25 November 0987 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#141332 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Plain
Edge
Plain
Comment
Last of the 12 Antique Coins, on the 25th of November 987 a decree was issued that prohibited the use of cash.For six centuries there were no offiial Japanese coins.
Sample coin is DHJ# 1.70
Interesting fact
The 1 Mon "Kengen Taihō" coin from Japan, made of Copper and weighing 2.5g, features a unique design that reflects the country's history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts an image of the legendary Japanese Emperor, Kengen Taihō, who is said to have ruled the country from 958 to 964 AD. The reverse side of the coin features a stylized image of a phoenix, which is a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Japanese culture. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in Japanese history and culture.
