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Ōban "Man'en Ōban" Taganeme ND
| Gold (.344) | 112.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1860-1862 |
| Value | 10 Ryō |
| Currency | Ōban (1588-1874) |
| Composition | Gold (.344) |
| Weight | 112.4 g |
| Size | 139 mm |
| Shape | Oval |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | September 1874 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#16673 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Kiri crests and other mint control characters
Engraver: Goto Tenjo
Comment
Exacerbated by the arrival of Commodore Perry and the opening up of Japan to the West, the economic problems continued, and resulted in the issue of the smaller, debased oban.伊宇き and 恒宇吉 marks was only minted roughly one month before switching to Noshime type. After about 15 months, they swithed back to Taganeme, but the marks changed to 吉宇き and 吉安大.
Interesting fact
The Ōban "Man'en Ōban" (Taganeme) ND (1860-1862) coin from Japan made of Gold (.344) weighing 112.4 g is an interesting piece of history because it was minted during a time of great change in Japan. The coin was issued during the late Edo period, a time when Japan was transitioning from a feudal society to a modern, industrialized nation. This coin is a representation of the country's shift towards modernization and its attempt to align itself with Western standards of currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1860-1861) | 854 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1861-1862) | 2187 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Ōban "Man'en Ōban" (Taganeme) ND (1860-1862) coin.
