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

Hartill 4.09-13 var. esp. 4.111; Jones (2007) 208-9 var; KM C 1.1 var; Zeno # 254087

1 mon (cast copper alloy), cast from 1708-1712 (Hoei 5 - Shotoku 2), Kameido-mura Edo mint (Musashi Province); 3.29 g., 22.73 mm. max.

Obv: 寛永通寶 Kanei tsuho.

Rev: Blank

There are at least nine varieties of Yottsuho-hen, but Hartill only lists five and Jones only lists two. They are characterized by the hook on the right arm of 永 ei. This variety is called 跳永 Cho-ei (leaping ei). It is characterized by a left arm of ei that slopes down as well as a closed 見 ken component of 寛 kan with prominent vertical stroke and a 寶 ho inclined to the left.

Formally called Hōei Kameido-sen, but popularly called Yottsuhō-sen (literally translated as The Four Treasures Coin) because they were small light and badly cast, and hence derogatorily designated Yottsuho-sen, meaning "Poor Coin."

Hartill rarity VC