Kanei Tsuho, Japan, 19th century

Kanei Tsuho, Japan, 19th century

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Description (Brief)
One (1) kanei tsuho coin
Japan, 19th century
Obverse Image: Kanji read top, bottom, right, left.
Obverse Text: Romanization: KAN / EI / TSU / HO (Translation: Currency of the Kanei period).
Reverse Image: N/A
Reverse Text: N/A
General Information: Cast at Namby Province of Mutsu, medium size, small writing at hollow.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coin
date made
19th century
place made
Japan
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 mm x 23 mm; 1/32 in x 29/32 in
ID Number
2017.0116.304
catalog number
2017.0116.304
accession number
2017.0116
Credit Line
Howard F. Bowker Family
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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