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200 Mon "Seisankyoku-ensen" Oval type ND
1862 year| Lead | - | - |
| Issuer | Yonezawa Domain (Japanese feudal domains) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1862 |
| Value | 200 Mon |
| Currency | Mon (1862-1866) |
| Composition | Lead |
| Shape | Oval (With a square hole) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#50715 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Four vertical charaters at the right of the hole, indicates coin's weight in Japanese unit
Reads 三十四匁 Sanjūyon-monme
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
三
十
四
匁
Translation:
34
Monme
Comment
Minted in Yonezawa in Dewa Province. At the time the Samurai class was going to be abolished and they were in many cases in great distress. A society was formed under local government supervision to give them aid, and these coins were issued to them.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 200 Mon "Seisankyoku-ensen" (Oval type) ND (1862) from Yonezawa Domain (Japanese feudal domains) made of Lead is that it was issued during a time of great change in Japan. The coin was minted in 1862, just a few years before the Meiji Restoration of 1868, which marked the end of Japan's feudal era and the beginning of its modernization. The coin's design, featuring an oval shape and a lead composition, was likely chosen for its durability and affordability, as lead was a relatively inexpensive material compared to other metals. Despite its humble origins, the coin remains a valuable piece of Japanese history and a fascinating artifact for collectors and historians alike.