© Ginza Coins
© Ginza Coins
1 Bu "Ko-Kōkin" Old Kōshūkin; Yamashita ND
1582 year| Gold | 3.76 g | - |
| Issuer | Kai Province (Japanese feudal domains) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1582 |
| Value | 1 Bu = ¼ Ryō |
| Currency | Ryō (1506-1871) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.76 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#369471 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trace of hammering-on-stone
Comment
Yamashita was one of the four Kinza mints to produce Old Kōshūkin. The other three were Shimura, Nonaka, and Matsugi.Exact date unknown due to lack of documentation. 1582 was chosen to be the year that Takeda clan were destroyed by Nobunaga.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ko-Kōkin coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic change in Japan. The coin was introduced in 1582, during the Sengoku period, a time of civil war and political instability in the country. Despite this, the coin remained in circulation for over 200 years, indicating its durability and value to the people of Japan. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold, a valuable and rare metal, speaks to the wealth and prosperity of the Kai Province during this time.
