250 Mon, Japan, ca 1853

250 Mon, Japan, ca 1853

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Description (Brief)
One (1) 250 mon coin
Japan, ca 1853
Obverse Image: Shield shaped coin with three three lines of Kanji read from top to bottom.
Obverse Text: [NEEDS TRANSLATION]
Reverse Image: Shield shaped coin with three three lines of Kanji read from top to bottom.
Reverse Text: NEEDS TRANSLATION]
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Coin
date made
ca 1853
alternate calendar date
6
place made
Japan
associated place
Japan
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 65 mm x 56 mm x 2 mm; 2 9/16 in x 2 7/32 in x 3/32 in
ID Number
NU.66.13779
catalog number
66.13779
accession number
268682
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East Asian Coins
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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