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Ōban "Tenpō Ōban" ND
| Gold (.674) (.326 silver) | 165.38 g | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ninkō (1817-1846) Kōmei (1846-1867) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1838-1841 |
| Currency | Ōban (1588-1874) |
| Composition | Gold (.674) (.326 silver) |
| Weight | 165.38 g |
| Size | 158 × 96 mm |
| Shape | Oval |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | September 1874 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#342957 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three stamps vertically in the middle and three smaller stamps on the lower left.
Comment
Ink calligraphy by Hōjō Gotō.Between 21 June to 28 August 1838, two coins with reverse stamps （方）（次）（丘） were minted as pattern coins. Additionally 243 of （伊）（三）（丘）, 224 of （伊）（文）（丘）, and 154 of （伊）（次）（丘） were minted, but 7 of them were remelted, so the total mintage would be 616 pieces.
Between 26 Septenber to 2 December 1838, additional 156 pieces were minted, but the reverse stapms are unknown. The total mintage of 1838 is 772 pieces.
Between 15 January to 21 April 1841, additionally 1115 pieces with reverse stamps （い）（宇）（川） and （は）（宇）（川） were minted.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ōban "Tenpō Ōban" ND (1838-1841) coin from Japan is that it was issued during a time of economic reform in Japan, known as the Tenpō period, which aimed to promote economic growth and stability by introducing new currency and monetary policies. The Ōban coin was one of the new currency denominations introduced during this period, and it was designed to be a high-value coin that could be used for large transactions. Despite its value, the Ōban coin was not widely used and was eventually discontinued, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1838) | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1841) | 1115 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Ōban "Tenpō Ōban" ND (1838-1841) coin.
