Japanese coin

[Raoul 0]

Hi everyone,havn't posted for a while but i have been reading the articles and seeing what you are all doing.

Found this Jap or Chinese coin which is in great condition while metal detecting an old site, has anyone seen one like it? and would you know the age and country of it.Many thanks Raoul

[mint_mark 3]

It's a 100 mon coin fom Japan. The book says 1835 to 1870 (when western style coins were introduced).

I think these are quite common (book says US$12.50 in XF), but there are some scarcer types from the provinces. I've always wanted one but not got around to it yet. I do have a small 1 bu coin though, which is like a chunky little rectangle of silver!

[Raoul 0]

Thanks mint_mark, i thought that it was probaly 1800's

[william 0]

Welcome back on here, Raoul!