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1 Ryō "Musashi Sumikaki Koban" ND
1595 year| Gold (.843) | 17.80 g |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1595 |
| Value | 1 Ryō |
| Currency | Ryō (1595-1874) |
| Composition | Gold (.843) |
| Weight | 17.80 g |
| Size | 76.3 × 37.2 mm |
| Shape | Oval |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#290601 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ryō "Musashi Sumikaki Koban" ND (1595) coin from Japan is that it was issued during the Sengoku period, a time of civil war in Japan that lasted from the mid-15th to the late 16th century. Despite the turmoil, the coinage system was well-maintained, and coins like the 1 Ryō "Musashi Sumikaki Koban" were widely used for trade and commerce.
