1 Mon `Kan`eitsūhō` Iron alloy, 久二 `ku-ni` reverse

€143,123.00
IssuerJapan
Year1774
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Mon
CurrencyMon (683-1953)
CompositionIron
Weight3 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness1.4 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) C#1.15, DHJ#4.212-213
Obverse description4 kanji surrounding hole
Obverse script
Obverse lettering 寛
寶 通
 永
(Translation: Currency of Kan`ei)
Reverse descriptionMintmark `Ku` above, and `Ni` below the hole
Reverse script
Reverse lettering

(Translation: Ku (Kuji district) 2 (2nd issue))
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (1774) 久二 - DHJ# 4.212 ; claw on 寛 -
ND (1774) 久二 - DHJ# 4.213 ; no claw on 寛; different calligraphy -
Catalog ID2436669610
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