© Ginza Coins
© Ginza Coins
2 Mon "Genpōtsūhō" Regular Script ND
| Copper | - | 28 mm |
| Issuer | City of Nagasaki (Japanese feudal domains) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1659-1667 |
| Value | 2 Mon |
| Currency | Trade Coinage (1659-1685) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#175594 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Plain
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin intimates a China North Song dynasty Yuan Feng coin.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great change in Japan. The Genpōtsūhō coinage was introduced in 1659, just a few years after the end of the Edo period, which marked the beginning of a new era in Japanese history. This coin was used during a time of rapid urbanization and economic growth, and it played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce in the city of Nagasaki, which was a major hub for international trade at the time.