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4 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" Iron Alloy; 11 waves ND
1860 year| Iron | 4.58 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1860 |
| Value | 4 Mon |
| Currency | Mon (683-1953) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 4.58 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#147415 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
11 waves
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 4 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" (Iron Alloy; 11 waves) ND (1860) from Japan made of Iron weighing 4.58 g is that it was part of a series of coins introduced during the Bakumatsu period, which was a time of rapid modernization and Westernization in Japan. The coin's design, featuring 11 waves and a kanji character meaning "iron," reflects the country's shift towards industrialization and modernization during this period.
