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500 Mon
| Issuer | Japan (Local Han/Domain issuer) |
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| Year | 1730 |
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| Currency | Mon (683-1953) |
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| Obverse description | Vertically oriented hansatsu note printed in black ink on cream-coloured paper, with a multi-register border of stylised phoenix and foliate scroll ornaments flanking the central text columns. The upper register contains a decorative cartouche with auspicious motifs, below which the large-character denomination inscription 錢五百文 occupies the central field in bold brushwork. The lower register carries the issuing authority's name and location in smaller characters, and a red square seal impression appears in the upper left corner. |
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| Reverse description | Vertically oriented reverse printed in black ink, divided into three horizontal registers. The uppermost panel contains a vignette of a treasure vessel (takarabune) rendered in fine outline style amid cloud and wave motifs. The central text field carries the issuing conditions and redemption terms in cursive script columns, overlaid with a round red official seal stamp. The lower register displays a large oval cartouche enclosing a formal seal script inscription, flanked by scrolling cloud ornaments. |
| Reverse lettering | 享保十五 (Translation: Kyoho 15) 応捨載為国産品 (Translation: Issued in support of local domain products) |
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