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Image 1 — My Top 5 Reverse Mint Mark 1 Mon Kan'ei
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My Top 5 Reverse Mint Mark 1 Mon Kan'ei

These coins were what got me into collecting Japanese cash. Took me about a year to complete my set, though I am missing the really rare pieces like the iron Ichi revese, and the mother coins of 十, 川, and ト. Ranked in order starting from my favorite.

  1. Ichinose-sen 一 Ichi mint mark. The last one I got, and though its the most simple, it appeals to me the most for that reason. The obverse calligraphy is also nice.

  2. Nagasaki-sen 長 Naga mint mark. Very unique calligraphy style, as well as the thin rims make it one of my top favorites

  3. Ashio-sen 足 Ashi mint mark. Funky calligraphy and an interesting mint in my opinion. I would like to visit the museum and town there some day.

  4. Hitachi-ota-sen 久二 Ku Ni mint mark. Unique for its use of 2 characters, obverse calligraphy is also nice.

  5. Sendai-sen 仙 Sen mint mark. A nice strong coin.

u/TheBlueFlame14 — 2 days ago
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I finally got the new 500 yen coin

my teenage neighbor goes to Japan for 9 days with his family and he gave me this for my collection :D

u/Jeryndave0574 — 4 days ago
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Thoughts on era?

Just recieved this mameitagin and was wondering if specific era could be determined. Unfortunately the marker inside Daikoku is off flan, so it's probably a long shot but I'll ask anyways. Im thinking Kyoho or Bunsei.

u/TheBlueFlame14 — 6 days ago
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Japanese Coin Shops

So, I am traveling to Japan and I am wondering what coin shops are like in Japan. I have done a little research here and there, but nothing conclusive. I am kind of curious as to whether they have anything comparable to circulated US 90% silver. I’ve seen some sterling 100/1000 yen coins, that and 72% Sen/Yen from just before WWII (those are particularly beautiful)

Basically, I am wondering if anybody may have any experience with coin shops in Japan. I am considering trying to find smaller shops that might trade US silver for Japanese silver. That and just how the shops are or if anybody might have a personal favorite shop in Tokyo or Osaka. Or anywhere else really, I do want to see places other than Tokyo.

Thank you to anybody for the information!

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u/Ep194 — 8 days ago
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My top 5 favorite 1 mon Kaneitsuho varieties (blank reverse)

I find these to be the most pleasing as well as wacky calligraphy varieties of Kan'eitsūhō. Ranked in no particular order, however the Kameido Genbunki-sen is absolutely my favorite.

  1. 亀戸元文期銭、大字 Kameido Genbunki-sen, large characters. It is a beautiful type.
  2. 不旧手藤沢銭 Fukyute Fujisawa-sen. My favorite of the Fukyute group.
  3. 和歌山銭、大字 Wakayama-sen, large characters. Funky script and beautiful black patina on this coin in particular.
  4. 日光銭 Nikko-sen. Unfortunately I do not have the Chidori type yet.
  5. 洲崎銭 Shusaki-sen. The Tsū is written particularly nicely.
u/TheBlueFlame14 — 9 days ago
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Looking for any information on this coin

My husband passed away last year and I'm finally going through massive amounts of stuff and trying to rehome/sell. I think this is a Japanese coin, but I can't recall any details. Any info would be appreciated.

u/Uncynkable — 12 days ago
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Any Info on inkmarked Meiji Gold 2 Bu?

I tried to find info in English and Japanese but nothing came up. Anyone have pointers? Looks like 全 to me but some has faded

u/catnasheed — 13 days ago