Eiraku Tsūhō
永楽通宝（eiraku tsūhō）
- Series
- Imported Chinese coinage (Ming)
- Denomination
- 1 mon
- Period
- Ming dynasty; circulated in medieval Japan
Updated: 2026-09-02
Specifications (as confirmed)
| Item | Value | Type | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Role (catalog) | 明銭・出土第6位 | Catalog value | [1] |
FACTA Ming coin, ranking 6th among coins excavated in bulk in Japan (catalog tabulation after Suzuki, Studies of Excavated Coins). Medieval Japan issued no state coinage; imported coins circulated at one mon apiece (catalog).[1]
Historical Context
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INTERPRETATIONSpecifications not stated here (weight, fineness, mintage, etc.) are not yet confirmed in the sources consulted. They will be added as they are confirmed.
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References
- [1]「貨幣博物館 常設展示図録（受け入れられた銭貨）」（日本銀行金融研究所 貨幣博物館） — https://www.imes.boj.or.jp/cm/collection/tenjizuroku/mod/book/pageindices/index23.html（accessed: 2026-09-02）