© Ginza Coins
© Ginza Coins
4 Mon "Bunkyūeihō" Bosen; blank reverse ND
1863 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1863 |
| Value | 4 Mon |
| Currency | Mon (683-1953) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1953 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290547 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 4 Mon "Bunkyūeihō" (Bosen; blank reverse) ND (1863) from Japan made of Copper is that it was designed by a French engraver named Charles Fournier, who was hired by the Japanese government to help modernize their currency. This coin was part of a series of coins that were minted during the Bakumatsu period, a time of rapid modernization and Westernization in Japan. The coin features a unique blend of traditional Japanese design elements, such as the chrysanthemum crest of the Japanese emperor, and Western-style engraving techniques, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
