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200 Mon "Tosa-tsūhō" ND
1863 year| Copper (Copper alloy) | - | - |
| Issuer | Tosa Domain (Japanese feudal domains) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1863 |
| Value | 200 Mon |
| Currency | Mon (1863) |
| Composition | Copper (Copper alloy) |
| Shape | Oval (With a square hole) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#287998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Vertical denomination
Lettering:
當
二
百
Translation:
Equal
Two
Hundred
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tosa-tsūhō coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in Japan. The coin was produced in 1863, just a few years before the Meiji Restoration of 1868, which saw the end of the feudal system and the beginning of Japan's modernization. The Tosa Domain, where the coin was minted, was one of the most powerful feudal domains in Japan at the time, and the coin's design reflects the cultural and political influences of the domain. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable piece of Japanese history and a fascinating artifact for collectors and historians.