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50 Mon "Mito Torasen" ND
1867 year| Copper (Copper alloy) | 9.70 g | - |
| Issuer | Mito Domain (Japanese feudal domains) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1867 |
| Value | 50 Mon |
| Currency | Mon (1864-1867) |
| Composition | Copper (Copper alloy) |
| Weight | 9.70 g |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#287875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Inscription around hole in seal script, reads top, bottom, right, left; as 冨𢧌强兵 Fukokukyōhei (富国強兵 in modern lettering)
Script: Chinese (traditional, seal script)
Lettering:
冨
兵 强
𢧌
Lettering (regular font):
冨
兵 强
𢧌
Translation: Wealthy country strong military
Comment
About four letters phrase on reverse - WikipediaInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Mito Torasen 50 Mon coin is that it was issued during a time of great change in Japan. The coin was minted in 1867, just a few years before the Meiji Restoration of 1868, which marked the end of the Edo period and the beginning of Japan's modernization. The Mito Domain, where the coin was issued, was one of the many feudal domains that existed in Japan during this time, and the coin's design reflects the cultural and political influences of the domain. Despite the coin's age, it remains a valuable piece of Japanese history and a fascinating artifact for collectors and historians.