Description
Iron Kan'ei Tsūhō, valued at 1 mon, were minted by the Japanese during a period of copper shortage in the late Edo Period (1739 - 1859). These coins were originally cast from a copper alloy beginning in the early Edo Period (1603 - 1768), after centuries of using Chinese coins for trade. However, Japanese copper mines began to run dry in the early 1700's & the government switched to iron to continue creating money. When you think of feudal Japan, you're almost certainly thinking of the Edo period. This was the age of the samurai & the daimyo, a coalition of wealthy landowners that effectively ruled Japan. But more than that, the Edo period is known for isolation. Outside trade was heavily regulated, traveling abroad was completely banned, & foreign books were made illegal. Yet despite all, Japan's economy & culture flourished. Japanese isolation finally ended in 1853, when American Commodore Matthew Perry forced open the doors of Japanese trade. The introduction of new goods was disastrous for the Japanese economy, & the Edo period ended with the Meiji Restoration in 1868. These Kan'ei Tsūhō 1 mon coins are some of the few surviving reminders of this period, minted at the height of the samurai & daimyo's power. Your order will include: - One Kan'ei Tsūhō 1 mon coin, minted circa 1603 - 1768 AD. - Glass top leather display box - Detail card with relevant information about the relic - Certificate of Authenticity History Hoard relics are guaranteed authentic & have a 100% money back policy. Japanese Iron 1 Mon Coin, Authentic Antique Collectible, 1700's, Edo Period, Tokugawa Shogunate, Samurai - History Hoard
