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JAPAN, Twelve Antique Coins. Emperor Saga. 809-823. Æ Cash (23mm, 2.62 g). Cast 818-835. Fu Ju Shim Po in Hanji / Blank. Hartill, Japanese 1.43; JNDA p. 123, 31. Brown patina, slightly ragged edge, spot of green. Near VF. Very rare.
From the Elmer H. Frantz Collection.
The calligraphy of this coin was reported to have been written by Emperor Saga himself. Reduced copper output form Japanese mines necessitated a greater percentage of lead in this issue.
From the Elmer H. Frantz Collection.
The calligraphy of this coin was reported to have been written by Emperor Saga himself. Reduced copper output form Japanese mines necessitated a greater percentage of lead in this issue.