© Ginza Coins
© Ginza Coins
Ōban "Genroku Ōban" ND
| Gold (.521) (Silver (.449)) | 164.56 g | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nakamikado (1709-1735) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1695-1716 |
| Currency | Ōban (1588-1874) |
| Composition | Gold (.521) (Silver (.449)) |
| Weight | 164.56 g |
| Size | 155 × 98.7 mm |
| Shape | Oval |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | November 1725 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#345316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Four stamps vertically in the middle and three smaller stamps on the lower left.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Hiragana
Lettering:
元
茂
九 七
Translation: Gen (Genroku)
Comment
Mintage either 31_795 or 30_240.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Genroku Ōban coin is that it was issued during a time of economic reform in Japan, known as the Genroku period, which lasted from 1688 to 1704. The government introduced new currency reforms, including the introduction of the Ōban coin, which was meant to replace the older style of coinage and help stabilize the economy. The Ōban coin was unique in that it was made of a combination of gold and silver, and it was the first coin to feature the Japanese character for "yen" on one side, which is still used as the symbol for the Japanese currency today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1695-1716) | 31795 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Ōban "Genroku Ōban" ND (1695-1716) coin.
