1 Mon 'Kan'eitsūhō' Copper alloy, 佐 'Sa' reverse

€1.00
IssuerJapan
Year1714-1781
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Mon
CurrencyMon (683-1953)
CompositionCopper
Weight2.75 g
Dimensions24.5 mm
Thickness0.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DHJ#4.115-118, DHJ#4.121
Obverse description
Obverse script
Obverse lettering 寛
寶 通
 永
(Translation: Currency of Kan`ei)
Reverse description
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Sa[do])
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (1714) 佐 - DHJ# 4.115 ; small 佐 -
ND (1717) 佐 - DHJ# 4.116 ; large 佐 -
ND (1735) 佐 - DHJ# 4.117 ; poor cast quality; no hook bottom of 永 -
ND (1736) 佐 - DHJ# 4.118 ; dot of 永 joined to middle stroke, smaller characters -
ND (1771-1781) 佐 - DHJ# 4.121; dot of 永 joined to middle stroke which is hooked -
Catalog ID7140907960
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