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1 Mon "Wadōkaichin" old type; silver ND
708 year| Silver | 7.9 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Empress | Genmei (707-715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 708 |
| Value | 1 Mon |
| Currency | Mon (683-1953) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.9 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | 25 November 0987 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#141319 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Plain
Edge
Plain
Comment
It was based on the Chinese Kai Yuan Tong Bao coin from the Tang dynasty.
Old type coins made by Japanese had crude flans and workmanship.
Specimen can be found at BMC Japan# 4
Interesting fact
The 1 Mon "Wadōkaichin" (old type; silver) ND (708) coin from Japan was minted during the Wadō era (708-715 CE), which was a time of great cultural and economic change in Japan. The coin features an image of a Chinese-style dragon on one side and an inscription in Chinese characters on the other. This coin was used as a form of currency during this era and was an important part of Japan's early monetary system.
