Series2-part series
Tenpo Tsuho Complete Guide
Born from the fiscal crisis of the Tenpo era, the oval Tenpo Tsuho served as a 100-mon piece. This series covers its origin story, catalog entry, role as a hyakumon coin, and how to read its market value.
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CoinpediaTenpo Tsuho
Conclusion: Tenpo Tsuho is a large, highly collectible and diverse Anasen, suitable for both investment and collection due to its varieties of Honza-sen and Mitsuchu-sen.
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CoinpediaTo-hyaku Coins (Large-type Tenpo Tsuho)
Conclusion: Tenpo Tsuho symbolizes late Edo-period economy; the diversity of Honza and Mitsu-chu-sen creates collecting and investment value.