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100 Mon, Japan, 1848 - 1853 (authenticity in question)

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 100 mon coin (authenticity in question)
Japan, 1848 - 1853
Obverse Image: Four Kanji characters read from top to bottom.
Obverse Text: Romanization: MORI / OKA / DO / YAMA (Translation: Morioka Copper Mine).
Reverse Image: Three Kanji characters.
Reverse Text: Romanization: TO / HYAKU / MON (Translation: A Hundred Mon).
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1848 - 1853
Credit Line
Sebald, William
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 47.4 mm x 31.5 mm x 2.5 mm; 1 7/8 in x 1 1/4 in x 3/32 in
Object Name
coin
100 Mon, Japan, 1848 - 1853 (authenticity in question)
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