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1 Shu "Kōshū Isshukin" ND
1650 year| Gold | - | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Kai Province (Japanese feudal domains) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1650 |
| Value | Isshu Kin (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Ryō (1506-1871) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#27249 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shu "Kōshū Isshukin" ND (1650) coin from Kai Province is that it features a unique blend of Japanese and Chinese design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the Chinese character "寳" (bǎo), which means "treasure," while the reverse side features a stylized image of a phoenix, a symbol of good fortune and prosperity in Japanese culture. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history and trading relationships between Japan and China during the feudal period.
