Chōgin "Hōei Mitsuhō Chōgin" (12 Daikoku) ND (1710-1711) front Chōgin "Hōei Mitsuhō Chōgin" (12 Daikoku) ND (1710-1711) back
Chōgin "Hōei Mitsuhō Chōgin" (12 Daikoku) ND (1710-1711) photo
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Chōgin "Hōei Mitsuhō Chōgin" 12 Daikoku ND

 
Billon (.320 silver) - -
Description
Issuer
Japan
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1710-1711
Currency
Monme Silver / Monme-Gin / Ginme (1601-1874)
Composition
Billon (.320 silver)
Shape
Oval (Oval chunk)
Demonetized
4 February 1723
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#285482
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Chōgin "Hōei Mitsuhō Chōgin" (12 Daikoku) ND (1710-1711) coin from Japan is that it was issued during a time of economic reform in Japan, known as the Hōei era, which aimed to stabilize the currency and stimulate trade. The coin's unique blend of 32% silver and 68% copper, known as billon, was a common composition for coins during this period, as it was more durable and resistant to counterfeiting than pure silver or copper coins.