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100 Mon, Japan, 1835 - 1870

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 100 mon coin
Japan, 1835 - 1870
Obverse Image: Four Kanji characters read from top to bottom.
Obverse Text: Romanization: TEN / HO / TSU / HO (Translation: Current Treasure of Tempo).
Reverse Image: Three Kanji characters.
Reverse Text: Romanization: TO / HYAKU (Translation: A Hundred).
General Information: Counter Stamp chopmarks on obverse and reverse.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1835 - 1870
Credit Line
Sebald, William
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 48.9 mm x 32 mm x 2.9 mm; 1 15/16 in x 1 1/4 in x 1/8 in
Object Name
coin
100 Mon, Japan, 1835 - 1870
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