© Ginza Coins
© Ginza Coins
4 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" Bosen; Reverse ト TO; Wide characters ND
1865 year| Copper (Copper alloy) | - | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1865 |
| Value | 4 Mon |
| Currency | Mon (683-1953) |
| Composition | Copper (Copper alloy) |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
11 waves with a character above hole
Lettering: ト
Translation: To
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 4 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" coin is that it was designed by a French engraver named Charles Fremine, who was hired by the Japanese government to modernize their currency during the Meiji Restoration. The coin features a unique blend of traditional Japanese design elements, such as the chrysanthemum crest, and Western-style engraving techniques, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
