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1 Ryō "Kōshū Tsuyu Ichiryōkin" ND
Gold | 15.1 g | - |
Issuer | Kai Province (Japanese feudal domains) |
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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 |
Numista | N#291959 |
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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.