4 Mon "Bunkyūeihō" (Bosen; copper alloy; cursive script; KŌKAKU KETSURIN) ND (1863-1868) front 4 Mon "Bunkyūeihō" (Bosen; copper alloy; cursive script; KŌKAKU KETSURIN) ND (1863-1868) back
4 Mon "Bunkyūeihō" (Bosen; copper alloy; cursive script; KŌKAKU KETSURIN) ND (1863-1868) photo
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4 Mon "Bunkyūeihō" Bosen; copper alloy; cursive script; KŌKAKU KETSURIN ND

 
Copper (Copper alloy) - -
Description
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
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#291867
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

11 waves

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 "Kōkaku 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.