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Money in the Land of the Rising Sun I - The Copper Coins of Ancient Japan

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Until the end of the Japanese Middle Ages (about 1200-1600) the Land of the Rising Sun was completely geared towards its great neighbour China. It was from here that it adopted cultural, political and economic achievements. One of these was money.

Money in the Land of the Rising Sun I - The Copper Coins of Ancient Japan

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