Definition of 和同開珎 (わどうかいちん)

どうかいちん

和同開珎

わどうかいちん

wadoukaichin

noun
Japan's first circulated coinage (minted in 708 CE)
See also:和銅,  富本銭
Other readings:
和同開珎【わどうかいほう】
Related Kanji
harmony, Japanese style, peace, soften, Japan
same, agree, equal
open, unfold, unseal
precious, valuable, rare