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1 Bu "Kōshū Ichibu Kin" ND
1650 year| Gold | 3.7 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Kai Province (Japanese feudal domains) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1650 |
| Value | 1 Bu = ¼ Ryō |
| Currency | Ryō (1506-1871) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#27229 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Comment
Size: 15 - 17 mmWeight: 3.7 - 4.0 g
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Kōshū Ichibu Kin" coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic change in Japan. The coin was minted in 1650, during the Edo period, when the country was under the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate. This was a time of relative peace and stability, which allowed for the development of a strong economy and the growth of trade and commerce. The "Kōshū Ichibu Kin" coin was likely used in everyday transactions and could have been carried by merchants, traders, and other individuals as a means of exchange. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable piece of Japanese history and a testament to the country's rich cultural heritage.
