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4 Mon "Bunkyūeihō" Simplified Hō; 攵久永宝 ND
| Copper | 3.84 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1863-1868 |
| Value | 4 Mon |
| Currency | Mon (683-1953) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.84 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1953 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#15395 |
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| Rarity index | 44% |
Reverse
Eleven waves
Comment
Information about Bunkyūeihō at .This Simplified Hō type was casted at Asakusa-Hashiba (Kosuge) under control of Kinza. Mintage is included in
SAIKAKU is modified Bosen of CHŪKAKU by carving the hole, so They share the exactly same design.
CHŪKAKU are mostly good cast, while SAIKAKU is considered late cast and mostly bad cast.
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中郭 CHŪKAKU left and 広郭 KŌKAKU (right)
Interesting fact
The "Bunkyūeihō" coin was issued during the Meiji Restoration, a time of significant social and political change in Japan. The coin's design features a simplified version of the Chinese character "寳" (hō), which means "treasure" or "wealth," reflecting the country's shift towards modernization and Westernization during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1863-1868) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Mon "Bunkyūeihō" (Simplified Hō; 攵久永宝) ND (1863-1868) coin.
