Series5-part series
Ancient Japanese Coins Tour
A journey through Japan's earliest coinage, from the Wado Kaichin to the Imperial Twelve Coins — pairing catalog overviews with long-form stories of Nara- and Heian-era economic history.
- 1Coinpedia
Introduction to Ancient Coinage
Conclusion: Ancient Japanese coinage holds high historical and academic value, but its extreme rarity and high forgery risk make it a target primarily for advanced collectors and investors.
- 2
Coin StoryWadōkaichin — Empress Genmei's Monetary Revolution
In 708, Japan's first national currency transformed the economy from the capital of Nara
- 3
CoinpediaWado Kaichin
Conclusion: Wado Kaichin is the origin of Japanese currency history, a highly valuable collectible and investment with overwhelming recognition and stable demand.
- 4
Coin StoryKōchō Jūnisen — The Dream and Reality of the Ritsuryō State
The Rise and Fall of an Ancient State Over 250 Years of History
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CoinpediaImperial Court Twelve Coins
Conclusion: The Imperial Court Twelve Coins are rare currencies narrating ancient Japanese economic history, offering high historical and investment value despite the challenge of complete collection.