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Japan. Tokugawa Shogunate. Shin-Kanei Tsuho (new Kanei Tsuho). Takatsu-sen
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Hartill 4.197-200 var; Jones (2007) 270-2 var; KM C 1.8 var; Zeno # 253572
1 mon (cast copper alloy), cast from 1741 (Kanpo 1), at the Takatsu Osaka mint (Settsu Province); 2.66 g., 23.42 mm. max., 0°
Obv: 寛永通寶 Kanei tsuho
Rev: 元 Gen
Although there are fifteen varieties, of which ten circulated, Hartill only lists four and Jones three. This is the variety called 接郭宝背元 Sekkakuho Hai Gen 濶縁 Katsuen in which the crown of 寶 ho touches the inside square hole and the outer rims are broad (there is also a smaller variety). It is not listed in Hartill.
The 元 gen character refers to the Gembun era, at the end of which (1740 = Genbun 5) the order to cast these cash was given. 200,000 strings a year were cast.
Hartill rarity VC-C
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