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1 Mon "Shōseigenpō" Gold ND
1587 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1587 |
| Value | 1 Mon |
| Currency | Mon (683-1953) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#291350 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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Interesting fact
The 1 Mon "Shōseigenpō" (Gold) ND (1587) coin from Japan was made of gold, but it was also the first coin in Japanese history to feature a portrait of the emperor. This was a significant departure from previous coins, which had typically featured symbols or characters representing the emperor's name or title. The inclusion of the emperor's portrait on the coin was a nod to the increasing influence of Western culture in Japan during the late 16th century, and it marked a turning point in the country's coinage history.
