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4 Mon "Bunkyūeihō" Bosen; copper alloy; cursive script; CHŪKAKU KETSURIN ND
| Copper (Copper alloy) | - | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1863-1868 |
| Value | 4 Mon |
| Currency | Mon (683-1953) |
| Composition | Copper (Copper alloy) |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1953 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#175769 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
11 waves
Edge
Plain
Comment
The most uncommon type for cursive script copper Bosen. (source Kōsenmaru)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 4 Mon "Bunkyūeihō" coin from Japan is that it was designed with a unique cursive script, known as "Chūkaku Ketsurin," which was used during the late Edo period. This script style was used for official documents and coins, and it adds to the coin's historical and cultural significance.
