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Found this yrs ago metal detecting in S.Cal. I believe it's Japanese but would like help identifying its age or history. Thx.   |
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United States
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Pretty sure it's chinese. Other than that, I can't help you.  |
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Edited by AMB
09/30/2014 5:49 pm
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Japan
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thank you mjjudd...I see the weights are listed for the coins. I'll have to compare...might be able to narrow it down.
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United States
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4.8 grams and not iron per the magnet test. That leaves copper or brass. Any help appreciated.   |
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Well from what I can tell it was minted between 1769 to 1825...afterward the coins were Iron. If you have more info or corrections please respond. Thx.
Edited by AMB
09/30/2014 9:34 pm
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United States
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Hi AMB.
I have a book coming in the mail soon ("Early Japanese Coins" by David Hartill) & it was highly recommend by another member. I'll see if I can find anything out for you about your 4 Mon coin.
Did you measure the coin?
Edited by packrat1
10/01/2014 04:58 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thanks packrat1...the coin is 1 1/16 inch (+) which converts to 1.06in to 1.1in or rounded 27-28mm.
Edited by AMB
10/01/2014 11:28 am
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Japan
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Yes, Kanei Tsuho 11 waves. No. 75 on this page of "The catalog of Japanese coins and bank notes" Mine weighs 4.91g similar diameter. Cast copper.  |
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I received my book & checked out all the different 4 Mon Kanie coin pictures & the one that looks closest to your looks like it might come from one of these Provinces: Asakusa or Musashi, 1821 - 25. I'm just going by what it looks like in the book so I hope it helps.
It's kind of hard to tell from the picture but is the coin somewhat reddish or dark?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thanks Packrat1,...it's appears to be copper, has a dark but reddish oxidation to it. Really appreciate the effort looking it up. Thx.
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United States
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looks like it goes with the Provinces I gave then. The bottom character (ei) on the coin looked like it was drooping as stated in the book so I went with that.
Now I get to use the book on all of my coins. Going to be fun.
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I have the same kinda coin maybe. But mine has 12 waves and I can't find anything. Anyone have in info?   |
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