Japanese 17/18th century Mon? [solved]

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numismaticroy
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Posted: 23 Mar 2014, 17:53 #
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This coin is a bit "ropey" but I would appreciate it if someone could track it down for me.

Thanks-Roy

Metal: copper
Weight: 2.77
diameter: 25.02
thickness: 1.32
reverse: blank

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Posted: 23 Mar 2014, 17:58 #
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China Empire - 1 cash - Ming Dynasty, Yongle, FD# 1958
numismaticroy
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Posted: 23 Mar 2014, 18:16 #
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Thanks for the prompt response.

Would the date be 1403-25AD?

Roy
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Posted: 24 Mar 2014, 03:58 #
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Quote: numismaticroyWould the date be 1403-25AD?
Yes!

The news report about this coin.....

http://science.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/03/14/17315481-600-year-old-chinese-coin-found-in-kenya?lite
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