© ollisaarinen (CC BY)
© ollisaarinen (CC BY)
1 Mon "Kineigenpō" Seal script ND
| Copper | 3.4 g | 24.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Nagasaki (Japanese feudal domains) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1668-1685 |
| Value | 1 Mon |
| Currency | Trade Coinage (1659-1685) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 24.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#141157 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Plain
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Japanese and Chinese characters. The obverse side of the coin bears the inscription "Kineigenpō" in seal script, which is a style of Chinese calligraphy, while the reverse side features the Japanese character for "mon" (文), which means "culture" or "civilization." This blending of cultures reflects the complex history of Nagasaki, which was a major trading port and cultural hub in Japan during the Edo period.
