Description

Japan.

Shogunate coinage.

Emperor: Ninko (1817-1846).

100 MON ND Tempo Tsuho, (1835-1870).

Obverse: Four vertical characters divided by hole.

Legend: Chinese (traditional, regular script). Tenpō Currency.

天
保
通
寶

Reverse: Vertical inscription for denomination in Chinese regular script above hole. Kaō signature of the mint official below. Equal Hundred.

當
百

Edge: Smooth, paulownia stamps on the left and right side.

Cast bronze, 20.7g, 32 x 49mm oval flan.

Catalogue: C# 7.

Grade: VF.