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

 
Tin (Tin alloy) - -
Description
Issuer
Japan
Type
Pattern
Years
1863-1868
Value
4 Mon
Currency
Mon (683-1953)
Composition
Tin (Tin alloy)
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
31 December 1953
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#291861
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

11 waves

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 4 Mon "Bunkyūeihō" coin from Japan is that it was made of tin alloy, which was a common material used for coins in Japan during the late Edo period. However, the use of tin alloy for coins was eventually discontinued due to its low durability and tendency to corrode easily. As a result, coins made of tin alloy, such as the Pattern 4 Mon "Bunkyūeihō," have become relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors.