Description: This is a set of three coins that were used in Edo Period Japan during the Tokugawa Shogunate. Two 4 Mon coins and a 1 Mon coin are included in the set. The 1 Mon coin, minted from 1668 to 1683, has the Japanese characters Kan Ei Tsu Ho on its obverse and the character Bun on its reverse. This coin was made from bronze salvaged from the Great Buddha of Kyoto. This statue was destroyed during the Kanbun earthquake of 1662. The coins produced from this metal were sought after due to their connection to the Buddha and because it was believed that they contained a small amount of gold or silver, traces of the statue’s original gilding. One of the 4 Mon coins, issued from 1769 to 1859, also has the characters Kan Ei Tsu Ho on its obverse and 11 waves on its reverse. The other 4 Mon coin, minted from 1863 to 1868, displays the characters Bun Kyu Ei Ho (translating to: ‘Eternal Treasure of the Bunkyu Era’) and the reverse features 11 waves. Unlike our modern coins, which are struck using dies, these Japanese coins were produced via sand casting. After the coins were cast, they would then be filed down. As a result of this process, the raised areas of the coin are smooth whereas the lower areas still show the texture of the sand that was used to cast the coin. On some coins, you can still see the original file marks. The coins you purchase may differ slightly from the examples in the photographs due to age, wear and casting irregularities. This coin set is a must have for anyone with an interest in Japanese culture and history. You are purchasing a set of three coins used in Japan during the Samurai Era.
Price: 20.99 GBP
Location: Glasgow
End Time: 2024-12-27T19:34:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: 16.64 GBP
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Year of Issue: 1668
Country: Japan
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
