1 Ryō "Genbun Koban" (reverse regular 文 BUN) ND (1736-1818) front 1 Ryō "Genbun Koban" (reverse regular 文 BUN) ND (1736-1818) back
1 Ryō "Genbun Koban" (reverse regular 文 BUN) ND (1736-1818) photo
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1 Ryō "Genbun Koban" reverse regular 文 BUN ND

 
Gold (.653) 13.13 g -
Description
Issuer
Japan
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1736-1818
Value
1 Ryō
Currency
Ryō (1595-1874)
Composition
Gold (.653)
Weight
13.13 g
Shape
Oval
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#16669
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Butter-fly-like signature, stamp of era characters, and the stamps of mint officials

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering:

Translation: Bun

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ryō "Genbun Koban" coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic change in Japan. The coin was minted during the Genbun era, which lasted from 1736 to 1818, and was a period of rapid urbanization and economic growth in Japan. The coin's gold content and intricate design reflect the increasing wealth and sophistication of the Japanese economy during this time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1736-1818)  17436000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Ryō "Genbun Koban" (reverse regular 文 BUN) ND (1736-1818) coin.