1 Ryō "Kōshū Tsuyu Ichiryōkin" ND (1578-1609) front 1 Ryō "Kōshū Tsuyu Ichiryōkin" ND (1578-1609) back
1 Ryō "Kōshū Tsuyu Ichiryōkin" ND (1578-1609) photo
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1 Ryō "Kōshū Tsuyu Ichiryōkin" ND

 
Gold 15.1 g -
Description
Issuer
Kai Province (Japanese feudal domains)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1578-1609
Value
1 Ryō
Currency
Ryō (1506-1871)
Composition
Gold
Weight
15.1 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
13 November 1871
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#291959
Rarity index
100%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ryō "Kōshū Tsuyu Ichiryōkin" coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic change in Japan. The coin was minted during the Azuchi-Momoyama period, which saw the transition from a feudal society to a more centralized government. This period also saw the introduction of new currencies and economic systems, making the 1 Ryō coin a unique piece of Japanese history.