© Ginza Coins
© Ginza Coins
4 Mon "Bunkyūeihō" Bosen; copper alloy; cursive script; CHŌKAKU 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#291865 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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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 "CHŌKAKU," which was used for the first time on a Japanese coin. This script was created by the Japanese government in an effort to modernize the country's currency and make it more easily readable for the general population. The use of cursive script on the coin was a significant departure from traditional Japanese coins, which typically featured vertical script. The introduction of this new script on the Pattern 4 Mon coin marked a turning point in the history of Japanese currency and paved the way for the modernization of the country's monetary system.
