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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Theodosius, post: 2603225, member: 77077&quot;]I had time to try to track down the identity of the large and cool Japanese coin provided by my Secret Saturn (as TIF put it).&nbsp; It had me stumped trying to learn the Japanese letters and numbers and the translate the inscriptions.&nbsp; I remember &quot;ichi! ni! san! shi!&quot; from my Karate days (Japanese numbers 1! 2! 3! 4!) but we never learned to read or write anything.&nbsp; :-(</p><p><br /></p><p>Finally, I broke down and did what any sensible 7 year old would do and googled it.&nbsp; After a while I figured out it is this:</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]568533[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Japan 100 Mon, Tempo Tsuho C# 7 (1835-70)</p><p>Bronze, 20.7 gm.&nbsp; 49mmx32mm (big!)</p><p><b>Obverse:</b> Vertical inscription</p><p><b>Obverse Inscription:</b> Ten-Ho (Tempo) Tsu-Ho</p><p><b>Reverse:</b> Vertical inscription</p><p><b>Reverse Inscription:</b> To Hyaku (value 100)</p><p><b>Edge Description:</b> Smooth rim with validation mark at left and right</p><p><b>Note:</b>&nbsp; Cast at Edo (Tokyo), Osaka and some provincial mints. Large center hole. Varieties exist.</p><p><br /></p><p>See: <a href="https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/japan-100-mon-tempo-tsuho-c-7-(1835-70)-cuid-117864-duid-302028" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/japan-100-mon-tempo-tsuho-c-7-(1835-70)-cuid-117864-duid-302028" rel="nofollow">https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/japan-100-mon-tempo-tsuho-c-7-(1835-70)-cuid-117864-duid-302028</a></p><p><br /></p><p>I had trouble fitting the whole coin in the frame using my macro set up.</p><p><br /></p><p>It is a very satisfying coin because of its large size, weight and interesting shape.</p><p><br /></p><p>I really appreciate the gift and it has gotten me interested in Japanese coins and art again.&nbsp; Now I need to work on figuring out the Chinese gift coin.&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>John[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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