Is this a Japanese coin?

raiderborg

On it's cardboard holder is written, "Japan, 1863-67, Kan-ei Tsuho"

Any information and/or possible value of the coin would be appreciated.

Thanks.......

sinin1

welcome to the boards


probably japanese or chinese
don't have my reference book handy for values

satootoko

The information you have is partially correct.

The "11 wave" 4 mon coin (C#4.2) was cast in both copper and brass for nearly 100 years (1769-1860), in uncounted millions. They are very common and available today, and catalog at <$1 unless they are in superb, pristine condition.

Similar coins, with somewhat different characters on the obverse, were cast subsequently, right up to the first few years of the Meiji Era. One of those was indeed cast during the period written on your holder.

shirohniichan

Satootoko is correct. It's a Kan'ei tsuuhoh 1 mon.

sumnom

I think the second image is upside down, yes?

satootoko

<< <i>I think the second image is upside down, yes? >>

Yup.

sumnom

Upside-down waves make me seasick.

shirohniichan

<< <i>Upside-down waves make me seasick. >>



Don't travel to the southern hemisphere, then.

sumnom

Whenever I do I have to stand on my head.