A guaranteed authentic and rare antique Japanese one mon bronze coin minted in Tokyo around 1850. One of the more unique and large Japanese antique (c.1835) coins. This is the 100 mon bronze Tempo coin. It is in the traditional "cash coin" style featuring an oval coin with a square center hole. The oval is said to represent heaven, while the square represents the earth, thus the coin is a perfect combination of heaven and earth. It has the mint mark on the side (see pictures 4 & 5) used to assure a genuine coin. On one side in Japanese: "Tempo Tsuka" and on the reverse is the Japanese word for 100 mon. One of the largest Japanese coins, it measures 2" long by 1 1/2" wide (5 x 4 cm). Showing very little wear, this coin is in fine condition .
Note the bamboo impression on both sides of this coin (see pictures 3 & 4). This was an early method to prevent counterfitting of this valuable coin and an assurance of authenticity.
You'll love it, I guarantee it.........If you purchase this item and are not completely delighted with it, you may return it for a no questions asked refund within 30 days of receipt.
Sailerking and the Shogun's Gallery of Portland, Oregon have been in the Japanese antique business for over 40 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly. International buyers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, etc. imposed by the buyer's home country.