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4 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" (Ansei Copper Alloy; 11 waves)

🇯🇵 Japan · 4 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" (Ansei Copper Alloy; 11 waves) · 1333–1870
Regular
Weight4.34 g
Diameter27 mm
CompositionCopper
ReferenceHartill# 4.256
Collector's Key World IDCKW-JPN-43

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What is a 1857 Japan 4 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" (Ansei Copper Alloy; 11 waves) made of?
Copper, weighing 4.34 g.
What is the melt value of a 1857 Japan 4 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" (Ansei Copper Alloy; 11 waves)?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1857 Japan 4 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" (Ansei Copper Alloy; 11 waves) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.