Japan. Tokugawa Shogunate. Shin-Kanei Tsuho (new Kanei Tsuho). Maruya-sen

Hartill 4.104; Jones (2007) 203-4 var; KM C 1.1 var.; Zeno # 250806

1 mon (cast copper alloy), cast 1708-1712 (Hoei 5 - Shotoku 2) at the Kameido-mura Edo mint (Musashi Province); 3.24 g., 25.51 mm. max.

Obv: Kanei tsuho

Rev: Blank

Maruya-sen is an old colloquial term, meaning unknown. These are large, well-made coins, characterized by a cursive dot on 通 tsu with a broad 用 component, a slanting dot on 永 ei, and a 寶 ho with feet at a 45° angle and a broad 目 component. There are apparently multiple varieties, with this coin representing the larger of the two.

Hartill rarity VC