One (1) wado kaichin coin, Empress Gemmyo
Japan, 708
Obverse Image: Chinese orthodox script read top, bottom, right, left.
Obverse Text: Romanization: WA / DO / KAI / CHIN (Translation: Japanese Copper Initial Treasure).
Reverse Image: N/A
Reverse Text: N/A
General Information: Wado kaichin were modeled on Chiense Kai Yuan Tung Bo of the T'ang Dynasty (618 - 907).
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