4 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" (Ansei Copper Alloy; 11 waves) ND (1857-1859) front 4 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" (Ansei Copper Alloy; 11 waves) ND (1857-1859) back
4 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" (Ansei Copper Alloy; 11 waves) ND (1857-1859) photo

4 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" Ansei Copper Alloy; 11 waves ND

 
Copper 4.34 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Japan
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1857-1859
Value
4 Mon
Currency
Mon (683-1953)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.34 g
Diameter
27 mm
Thickness
0.9 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#162216
Rarity index
47%

Reverse

11 waves

Edge

Plain

Comment

Ansei-sen will be darkish in color.

Almost all Ansei-sen will be 小字, but other variants are also exist.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Kan'eitsūhō coin is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in Japan. The Ansei era, which spanned from 1854 to 1860, saw the country open up to foreign trade and commerce for the first time in centuries, leading to rapid modernization and urbanization. The Kan'eitsūhō coin was minted in response to the growing demand for currency to support this economic growth, and its design reflects the blending of traditional Japanese aesthetics with Western influences.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1857-1859)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" (Ansei Copper Alloy; 11 waves) ND (1857-1859) coin.