100 Mon `Tenpōtsūhō`

€11,614.00
IssuerJapan
Year1835-1870
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value100 Mon
CurrencyMon (683-1953)
CompositionBronze (Cu 78%, Pb 12%, Sn 10%)
Weight20.7 g
Dimensions
Thickness2.6 mm
Shape and TechniqueOval (With a square hole)
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to31 December 1891
Reference(s) C#7, DHJ#5.5-12
Obverse descriptionFour vertical characters divided by hole
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering



(Translation: Tenpō Currency)
Reverse descriptionValue above hole and signature of the mint official below
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering

(Translation: Equal Hundred)
EdgeSmooth, paulownia stamps on the left and right side (various
Mint
MintageND (1835-1836)  - 本座中郭 HONZA CHŪKAKU; some source say 1866~1870 -
ND (1835-1836)  - 本座長郭 HONZA CHŌKAKU; vertically elonggated square around hole; narrow 貝 in 寳 - 29 710 700
ND (1835-1870)  - Unknown variant - 484 804 054
ND (1837-1842)  - 本座細郭 HONZA SAIKAKU; some source say 1835~1836 - 10 024 500
ND (1847-1868)  - 本座広郭 HONZA KŌKAKU -
Catalog ID7909703900
Comments