1 Mon "Gentsūgenpō"

Features

Issuer Japan
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1333-1568
Value 1 Mon
Currency Mon (683-1953)
Composition Copper
Weight 2.31 g
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
175771
References DHJ# 2.115
David Hartill; 2011. Early Japanese Coins. Authors OnLine, Gamlingay, England.

Obverse

Four characters around hole

Lettering:
 元
寳 通
 元

Reverse

Plain

Edge

Smooth

Comments

This mystery piece are believed to be either bita-sen, or illegal private-made piece. The quality and inscription design is too bad to be a coin.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1333-1568) 

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