10 Mon "Hōeitsūhō" ND


Copper	8.9 g	37.5 mm

Description

Issuer	Japan
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1708-1709
Value	10 Mon
Currency	Mon (683-1953)
Composition	Copper
Weight	8.9 g
Diameter	37.5 mm
Thickness	1 mm
Shape	Round with a square hole
Technique	Cast
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	4 March 1709
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#68523
Rarity index	55%

Reverse

Inscription on the rim, read as 永久世用 eikyūseyō
countermark (珍) on rim

Lettering:
　永
用　世
　久
珍

Translation:
For the Everlasting Use of the World
Treasure

Edge

Plain

Comment

In the 5th year of Hōei the Hōeitsūhō was cast at Shichijō mint. Sometimes called "ōzeni" for it large size.The people found it inconvenient to use, although they were informed that they would be punished for not using it. The next year, this coin was not taken out of circulation. This was hardly surprising, as although the nominal value of the Hōeitsūhō was ten Mon, its real value was only about three Mon.

The location of the 珍 countermark was placed at random, resulting in four different possible places.
Sample picture is 深冠 FUKAKAN; DHJ# 5.1

© Ginza Coin Auctions

Interesting fact

The 10 Mon "Hōeitsūhō" coin from Japan, minted between 1708 and 1709, features a unique design on its obverse side. Instead of featuring a portrait of the emperor or a traditional Japanese symbol, it bears the image of a mythical creature called the "Hōeitsūhō," which is a combination of a phoenix and a dragon. This design was meant to symbolize the harmony between yin and yang, as well as the balance between the natural world and human society. This coin is a rare and fascinating example of Japanese numismatics and is highly sought after by collectors.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
ND (1708-1709)		-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Mon "Hōeitsūhō" ND (1708-1709) coin.