© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
Ōban "Keichō Meireki Ōban" ND
| Gold | 164.79 g | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1658-1695 |
| Currency | Ōban (1588-1874) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 164.79 g |
| Size | 155.19 × 97.54 mm |
| Shape | Oval |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#411256 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Keichō Meireki Ōban coin is that it was issued during a time of great change in Japan. The Keichō era, which lasted from 1644 to 1648, saw the beginning of the Edo period, which was a time of peace and stability under the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate. This coin was minted during this era, and its design reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the time. The Ōban coin was also used as a means of currency during this period, and its value was equivalent to 10 smaller coins called "mon."
