Kanei Tsuho, Japan, 1741

Kanei Tsuho, Japan, 1741

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Description (Brief)
One (1) kanei tsuho coin, Emperor Sakuramachi
Japan, 1741
Obverse Image: Kanji read top, bottom, right, left.
Obverse Text: Romanization: KAN / EI / TSU / HO (Translation: Currency of the Kanei period).
Reverse Image: One Kanji character at top.
Reverse Text: Romanization: ASHI (Translation: for Ashio).
General Information: Minted at Ashio.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coin
date made
1741
place made
Japan: Tochigi, Ashio
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1.3 mm x 22.3 mm; 1/16 in x 7/8 in
ID Number
2017.0060.2855
catalog number
2017.0060.2855
accession number
2017.0060
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East Asian Coins
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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