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2 Shu "Ko-Kōkin" Old Kōshūkin; Kichi-nishu ND
1582 year| Gold | 2.22 g | - |
| Issuer | Kai Province (Japanese feudal domains) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1582 |
| Value | 2 Shu = ⅛ Ryō |
| Currency | Ryō (1506-1871) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.22 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#369391 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trace of hammering-on-stone
Comment
Exact date unknown. 1582 was chosen to be the year that Takeda clan were destroyed by Nobunaga.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ko-Kōkin coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic change in Japan. The coin was introduced in 1582, during the Sengoku period, a time of civil war and political instability in the country. Despite this, the coin was widely accepted and used throughout the Japanese feudal domains, indicating the importance of standardized currency during this time. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold, a valuable and durable metal, speaks to the coin's intended use as a medium of exchange and store of value.
