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Ōban "Keichō Sasagaki Ōban" ND
1601 year| Gold (.672) (67.2% Gold / 29.4% Silver / 0.34% other) | 164.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1601 |
| Currency | Ōban (1588-1874) |
| Composition | Gold (.672) (67.2% Gold / 29.4% Silver / 0.34% other) |
| Weight | 164.9 g |
| Size | 142 mm |
| Shape | Oval |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#411207 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Keichō Sasagaki Ōban coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in Japan. The Keichō era, which lasted from 1596 to 1615, saw the country transition from a feudal society to a more centralized, modern state. This coin was minted in 1601, just a few years after the death of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who had unified Japan and established a new government. The coin's design, which features a stylized chrysanthemum and a phoenix, may have been meant to symbolize the country's newfound unity and prosperity.
