4 Mon "Bunkyūeihō" (Bosen; copper alloy; Simplified Hō; CHŪKAKU) ND (1863-1868) front 4 Mon "Bunkyūeihō" (Bosen; copper alloy; Simplified Hō; CHŪKAKU) ND (1863-1868) back
4 Mon "Bunkyūeihō" (Bosen; copper alloy; Simplified Hō; CHŪKAKU) ND (1863-1868) photo
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4 Mon "Bunkyūeihō" Bosen; copper alloy; Simplified Hō; CHŪKAKU ND

 
Copper - -
Description
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
References
Numista
N#291953
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 blend of traditional Japanese and Western influences. The coin features a combination of Japanese characters and numerical digits, reflecting the country's shift towards modernization and Westernization during the late 19th century.