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1 Bu "Aizu Ginban" ND
1867 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Aizu Domain (Japanese feudal domains) |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1867 |
| Value | 1 Bu = ¼ Ryō |
| Currency | Ryō (1865-1868) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Oval |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#287987 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A character stamp top-right, a character stamp center left, and signature bottom-right
Lettering:
會
改
Translation:
Ai
Revised
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aizu Ginban coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Japan. The coin was produced in 1867, just a few years before the Meiji Restoration of 1868, which saw the end of the feudal system and the beginning of Japan's modernization. Despite being minted during this time of transition, the Aizu Ginban coin still features the traditional design elements of Japanese coins from the Edo period, such as the paulownia crest and the characters for "Aizu Domain" on the reverse side. This blending of old and new design elements makes the coin a unique and fascinating piece of Japanese history.
