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Ōban "Tenshō Hishi Ōban" ND
| Gold (.730) | 165 g |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1588-1591 |
| Currency | Ōban (1588-1874) |
| Composition | Gold (.730) |
| Weight | 165 g |
| Size | 150 mm |
| Shape | Oval |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | 1695 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#71771 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Blank
Gold plug to adjust weight near bottom.
Comment
This was the first Ōban to be issued and takes its name "Diamond Gold Ōban" from the three diamond shaped Kiri stamps.Some specimens have additional characters in ink on the obverse containing the date of issue.
Only 6 pieces known:
One in the Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan, Tōkyō, Japan - Year 16
One in the Mint Museum, Ōsaka, Japan - Year 19
Two went to auctions (see past auctions) - both Year 16
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tenshō Hishi Ōban coin is that it was issued during a time of great change in Japan. The Tenshō period (1573-1591) saw the rise of the powerful warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who would eventually become the de facto ruler of Japan. The coin was minted in 1588, just a few years before Hideyoshi's death, and it features an image of a paulownia tree, which was a symbol of the ruling shogunate. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item and a testament to Japan's rich numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1588) 16 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Ōban "Tenshō Hishi Ōban" ND (1588-1591) coin.
