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1 Bu "Sendai Kozuchigin" ND
1863 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Sendai Domain (Japanese feudal domains) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1863 |
| Value | 1 Bu = ¼ Ryo |
| Currency | Ryō (1863) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Size | 18 × 15 mm |
| Shape | Oval |
| Technique | Countermarked, Hammered (bean) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#287786 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription, counter stamp
Lettering:
仙
銀
山
Translation:
Sen
Silver
Mountain
Comment
As most coins remain in good condition, it is thought that the coins were either limited circulated or not circulated at all.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sendai Kozuchigin coin is that it was minted during the Bakumatsu period, a time of significant cultural and political change in Japan. The coin's design features a unique blend of traditional Japanese and Western influences, reflecting the country's growing exposure to international trade and cultural exchange during this period.