Ancient Coins
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Kaiki Shoho, Gold Coin, Excavated at Fushimi, Nara Nara period, 8th century (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
March 3, 2020 (Tue) - September 27, 2020 (Sun)Coins known as wado kaichin, which were minted in 708 (Wado 1),
represent the first serious effort in Japan to mint coins for circulation. Subsequently, twelve kinds of coins were minted in the Nara (710–794) and Heian (794–1192) periods. However, the minting of coins ceased by the latter half of the 10th century as the use of bronze coins imported from China became prevalent.Current exhibit includes:
Kaiki Shoho, Gold Coin, Excavated at Fushimi, Nara, Nara period, 8th century (Important Cultural Property)
Casting Molds For Wado kaichin coins, Excavated at Shimonoseki-shi, Yamaguchi, Nara period, 8th century (Gift of Mr. Shindo Zuido)
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Kaiki Shoho, Gold Coin | Excavated at Fushimi, Nara | Nara period, 8th century | E-19576 | ||
| Highlight | Casting Molds For Wado kaichin coins | Excavated at Shimonoseki-shi, Yamaguchi | Nara period, 8th century | Gift of Mr. Shindo Zuido E-7599 |