1 Ryō "Bunsei Koban" (Reverse cursive 文) ND (1819-1828) front 1 Ryō "Bunsei Koban" (Reverse cursive 文) ND (1819-1828) back
1 Ryō "Bunsei Koban" (Reverse cursive 文) ND (1819-1828) photo
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1 Ryō "Bunsei Koban" Reverse cursive 文 ND

 
Gold (.559) 13.1 g -
Description
Issuer
Japan
Emperor
Ninkō (1817-1846)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1819-1828
Value
1 Ryō
Currency
Ryō (1595-1874)
Composition
Gold (.559)
Weight
13.1 g
Size
61 × 32 mm
Shape
Oval
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
2 August 1842
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#415061
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Era marker at upper right, mint official seal in center.
With two stamp marks of mint officials at lower left.

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering:



Translation:
Bun

Ishi
Go

Comment

    

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ryō "Bunsei Koban" coin is that it was issued during a time of economic reform in Japan, known as the Bunsei period (1818-1830). The government aimed to restore the economy and stabilize the currency, and the introduction of this coin was part of that effort. The coin's design, featuring a reverse cursive "文" (Bun) character, was meant to symbolize the new era of prosperity and cultural revival.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1819-1828)  11043360 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Ryō "Bunsei Koban" (Reverse cursive 文) ND (1819-1828) coin.