和同開珎
also: わどうかいほう
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Wadōkaichin; Japan's first circulated coinage
historical term
Historical term for the first widely circulated coin in Japan, minted in 708 CE. Often mentioned alongside 和同開珎 and 富本銭.
Wadōkaichin is considered Japan's oldest circulated coinage, minted in 708.
In history class, we learned the difference between Wadōkaichin and Fuhonsen.