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Kocho Junisen
(aka ''jūnizeni'') is a general term for 12 types of copper coins minted in Japan under the Ritsuryō, Ritsuryo system from 708 (Wadō (era), Wadō 1st year) to 963 (Ōwa 3rd year). All of the included coins are circular in shape, have a square hole in the center, and were worth 1 mon. History Japan's first formal currency system was the ''Kōchōsen'' (Japanese: 皇朝銭, "Imperial currency"). It was exemplified by the adoption of Japan's first official coin type, the ''Wadōkaichin''.Japan Mint History of Japanese coins.Retrieved: 26 June 2017. It was first minted in 708 CE on order of Empress Genmei, Japan's 43rd Imperial ruler. ''"Wadōkaichin"'' is the reading of the four characters printed on the coin, and is thought to be composed of the era name Wadō (era), Wadō (和銅, "Japanese copper"), which could alternatively mean "happiness", and "Kaichin", thought to be related to "Currency". The ''Kōchōsen'' Japanese system of coinage became strongly debased, with its meta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ritsuryō
is the historical Japanese legal system, legal system based on the philosophies of Confucianism and Legalism (Chinese philosophy), Chinese Legalism in Feudal Japan. The political system in accord to Ritsuryō is called "Ritsuryō-sei" (). ''Kyaku'' () are amendments of Ritsuryō, ''Shiki'' () are enactments. Ritsuryō defines both a and an . During the late Asuka period (late 6th century – 710) and Nara period (710–794), the Imperial Court in Kyoto, trying to replicate China's rigorous political system from the Tang dynasty, created and enforced some collections of Ritsuryō. Over the course of centuries, the ''ritsuryō'' state produced more and more information which was carefully archived; however, with the passage of time in the Heian period, ''ritsuryō'' institutions evolved into a political and cultural system without feedback. In 645, the Taika reforms were the first signs of implementation of the system. Major re-statements of Ritsuryō included the following: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |