© FeroxDrakenHK
© FeroxDrakenHK
1 Bu "Tenpo Ichibu Kin" ND
| Gold (.568) (Au 56.8% , Ag 43.2%) | 2.85 g | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ninkō (1817-1846) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1837-1858 |
| Value | 1 Bu (¼) |
| Currency | Ryō (1595-1874) |
| Composition | Gold (.568) (Au 56.8% , Ag 43.2%) |
| Weight | 2.85 g |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1870 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282563 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Characters for the Mint Official and his signature (Kao)
Lettering:
保
光
次
Translation:
Ho
Mitsutsugu
Engraver: Shozaburo Mitsutsugu
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tenpo Ichibu Kin coin is that it was issued during a time of economic and political change in Japan. The Tenpo period (1830-1844) saw the country's first attempts at modernization and westernization, and the introduction of new currency systems was part of this process. The Tenpo Ichibu Kin coin was one of the first coins to be introduced during this time, and its unique blend of gold and silver was a departure from the traditional copper coins that had been used in Japan for centuries. This coin represents an interesting moment in Japanese history, where traditional and modern values were coming together.
