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Japanese mon (currency)
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The mon was the currency of Japan from the Muromachi period in 1336 until the early Meiji period in 1870. It co-circulated with the new sen until 1891. Throughout Japanese history, there were many sty
Kan'ei Tsūhō (寛永通宝) coins. The top coins were each worth 4 mon; the middle and bottom coins were worth 1 mon each.
Kan'ei Tsūhō (寛永通宝) coins. The top coins were each worth 4 mon; the middle and bottom coins were worth 1 mon each.
Bunkyū ēhō (文久永宝). Branched ("Edasen" 枝銭) Mon coins of the Bunkyū period. This shows the foundry technique to make the coins: the coins would then be
Bunkyū ēhō (文久永宝). Branched ("Edasen" 枝銭) Mon coins of the Bunkyū period. This shows the foundry technique to make the coins: the coins would then be clipped and filed to obtain the final round shape.
An Eiraku Tsūhō (永樂通寳) coin, one of the most commonly circulating coins of the era before the Edo period.
An Eiraku Tsūhō (永樂通寳) coin, one of the most commonly circulating coins of the era before the Edo period.
A Hōei Tsūhō (寳永通寳) coin, these were unsuccessfully introduced as a large denomination 10 mon coin in 1708, but failed because of their debased copper
A Hōei Tsūhō (寳永通寳) coin, these were unsuccessfully introduced as a large denomination 10 mon coin in 1708, but failed because of their debased copper content.
Cash (Chinese coin)
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The cash or qian was a type of coin of China and the Sinosphere, used from the 4th century BC until the 20th century, characterised by their round outer shape and a square center hole. Originally cast
Japanese mon (currency)
…shiploads of Chinese coins would still enter Japan annually through Ningbo. There is evidence to suggest that the Yuan dynasty used to extensively export Chinese cash coins to Japan for local circulation. The Sinan shipwreck, which was a ship from Ningbo to Hakata that sank off the Korean coast in the year 1323, carried…
Replicas of various ancient to 19th century cast cash coins in various metals found in China, Korea and Japan.
Replicas of various ancient to 19th century cast cash coins in various metals found in China, Korea and Japan.
Cash coins minted between 330 BC and AD 1912.
Cash coins minted between 330 BC and AD 1912.
Various cash coins issued during the early Republic of China.
Various cash coins issued during the early Republic of China.
Bronze mould for minting Ban Liang coins, from an excavation in Qishan County, Baoji, Shaanxi.. The mould was used during the Warring States period (4
Bronze mould for minting Ban Liang coins, from an excavation in Qishan County, Baoji, Shaanxi.. The mould was used during the Warring States period (475–221 BC) by the State of Qin.