© Ginza Coins
© Ginza Coins
4 Mon "Bunkyūeihō" Bosen; copper alloy; Simplified Hō; SAIKAKU ND
| Copper | 3.43 g | 27.4 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1863-1868 |
| Value | 4 Mon |
| Currency | Mon (683-1953) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.43 g |
| Diameter | 27.4 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1953 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291954 |
|---|---|
| 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 a simplified version of the traditional Hō symbol, which was used to indicate the coin's denomination. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and modernization that was taking place in Japan during the late Edo period, when the coin was minted.
