Antique Japan Coin 4 Mon Kan'ei Tsūhō - Edo Period - 11 Waves 28mm #3230 For Sale

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Japan 4 Mon Kan'ei Tsūhō Coin - Edo Period (c. 1860) - 11 Waves 

Size (size): 28 mm

Item Title: Japanese 4 Mon Coin - Kan'ei Tsūhō (寛永通宝)Period: Late Edo Period (Bakumatsu)Probable mint: Hashimoto's (based on 11-line design)

Technical specifications:

• Rating value: 4 Mon.

• Diameter: 28 mm.

• Weight: 5.0 grams.

• Material: Bronze / Brass.

• Design: Obverse with four readable characters; reverse with the iconic 11 wave (thick wave) design.

Condition:The coin features a clear natural patina that allows you to appreciate the details of the mint well. It has not been aggressively cleaned while retaining its historic character. The square center hole is well defined.

Short history:This type of coin was the backbone of trade in Japan by the Shoguns and Samurai. The wave design on the reverse was introduced to differentiate quad-value parts from those of 1 Mon.