© Ginza Coins
© Ginza Coins
4 Mon "Bunkyūeihō" Bosen; copper alloy; regular script; KŌSEN HAITEIHA ND
| Copper |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1863-1868 |
| Value | 4 Mon |
| Currency | Mon (683-1953) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1953 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#291955 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 4 Mon "Bunkyūeihō" coin from Japan is that it was designed by a French engraver named Charles Fournier, who was hired by the Japanese government to modernize their currency during the Meiji Restoration. This coin was one of the first coins to be minted with a modern design and was intended to replace the traditional Japanese mon coins that had been in use for centuries. The coin features a stylized chrysanthemum, which is a symbol of longevity and good fortune in Japanese culture, and the inscription "Bunkyūeihō" means "Treasury Coin of the Bunkyū Era."
