Object Details
issuing authority
Tempo
Description (Brief)
One (1) 100 mon coin
Japan, ca 1835
Obverse image: Vertical Kanji characters.
Obverse Text: Romanization: TEN / PO / TSU / HO (Translation: Tempo Treasure)
Reverse Image: Vertical Kanji characters.
Reverse Text: Romanization: TO / HYAKU (Translation: Value 100).
Edge: Smooth rim with validation mark at left and right
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Chase Manhattan Bank
date made
ca 1835
ID Number
NU.79.112.CM00054.1
accession number
1979.1263
catalog number
79.112.CM00054.1
Object Name
coin
Physical Description
bronze (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 49.3 mm x 33 mm x 2.5 mm; 1 15/16 in x 1 5/16 in x 3/32 in
place made
Japan
associated place
Japan
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
East Asian Coins
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_923122