Ancient Coins of Japan

This paper aims to investigate the origins of ancient coins Japan (until 10th century CE), introduce characteristics their design and patterns, examine role in early Japanese culture public administration, while briefly introducing Chinese that served as inspiration. adopted numerous cultural practices during Asuka Nara periods (538–794 CE). Especially from second half 7th 8th CE, introduced various social systems Tang dynasty order build a centralised government. nobles recognised importance metallic currency, leading some silver bronze coin production at including Mumon Ginsen Fuhonsen coins. Scholars believe they were modelled after The mintage was regarded an essential tool for government display independence authority nation, both inside outside country. system first official imperial currency (Kōchōsen) CE inspired by Kāiyuán Tōngbǎo cash dynasty. oldest known coinage is Wadō Kaichin. In national reformed, gold introduced. However, end subsequently suspended circulation