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1 Bu "Tenpō Ichibugin" ND
| Silver (.991) | 8.66 g | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1837-1868 |
| Value | 1 Bu (¼) |
| Currency | Ryō (1595-1874) |
| Composition | Silver (.991) |
| Weight | 8.66 g |
| Size | 23 × 16.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1888 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#16403 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
3 vertical kanji in rectangle surrounded by 20 Sakura (cherry blosoms). Either one of the 9 bottommost may be inverted.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
一
分
銀
Translation: 1 Bu silver
Edge
Vertical reeding on short sides with 2-3 incuse stars
slanted reeding on long sides with 3 incuse stars
Comment
Released into circulation: 13 January 1838.
Specimen exist stamped with 庄 (shō) next to value by the Shōnai clan of Yamagata prefecture to indicate their fineness.
Counterfeit pieces exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tenpō Ichibugin coin is that it was minted during a time of significant cultural and economic change in Japan. The Tenpō period, which lasted from 1837 to 1868, saw the country open up to the outside world and adopt new technologies and ideas from the West. This coin, which was minted during this period, reflects the blending of traditional Japanese design with Western influences, and is a unique piece of history that highlights this transformative time in Japan's past.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1837-1854) | 78916556 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Bu "Tenpō Ichibugin" ND (1837-1868) coin.
