© Fred Cherrygarden
© Fred Cherrygarden
1 Mon "Sekōtsūhō" - Shō Toku ND
| Copper (cast copper alloy) | 3.58 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Ryukyu (Japan) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1461-1469 |
| Value | 1 Mon |
| Composition | Copper (cast copper alloy) |
| Weight | 3.58 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#258756 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Blank.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Shō Toku (尚徳) was the sixth king of the Ryūkyū Kingdom who reigned from 1461 to 1469. He issued one of the kingdom's few original coinage, Sekō Tsūhō, named after his alternate regnal name. To cast it, the was used as a prototype with its 永楽 replaced with 世高, resulting in the slight differences in font type between 世高 and 通宝.Example coin is a DHJ#6.22
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Japanese and Chinese influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the inscription "Sekōtsūhō" in Japanese, while the reverse side features a Chinese-style dragon motif. This blending of cultural elements reflects the complex history and cultural exchange between Japan and China during the 15th century.
