Japanese Coins : From Ancient Times to the Edo Period
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Left : Tensho Naga Ohban, Gold Coin, Azuchi-Momoyama period, dated 1595? - 1600 (Gift of Mr. Ohkawa Isao)
Right : Fuhonsen, Asuka period, 7th century (Gift of Imperial Household Ministry)Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 14
July 5, 2005 (Tue) - September 25, 2005 (Sun)Traces the history of Japanese coins; from the Wadokaichin, what was thought to be the oldest Japanese coin to the Fuhonsen, which was discovered to be older. Coins from the early 8th century through the end of the 10th century. And from the end of the Muromachi period, when minting of gold and silver coins started and beyond.