1 Mon "Shōseigenpō" Seal Script

Features

Issuer City of Nagasaki (Japanese feudal domains)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1668-1685
Value 1 Mon
Currency Trade Coinage (1659-1685)
Composition Copper
Weight 2.68 g
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
175596
References DHJ# 3.196
David Hartill; 2011. Early Japanese Coins. Authors OnLine, Gamlingay, England.

Obverse

Inscription around hole, read clockwise

Lettering:
 紹
寳 聖
 元

Reverse

Plain

Edge

Smooth

Comments

This coin intimates a China North Song dynasty coin.
Destinct form Kyushu coin DHJ# 3.148.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
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