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Chōgin "Kyōhō Chōgin" 9 stamps or less ND
Silver (.800) | - | - |
Issuer | Japan |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1714-1736 |
Currency | Monme Silver / Monme-Gin / Ginme (1601-1874) |
Composition | Silver (.800) |
Shape | Oval (Oval chunk) |
Demonetized | 16 June 1738 |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#27243 |
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Rarity index | 93% |
Comment
Kyoto / Edo mintInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Kyōhō Chōgin coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic change in Japan. The Kyōhō era (1716-1736) saw the introduction of a new currency system, the "Kyōhō silver standard," which replaced the earlier "Tenshō silver standard." This change was made to address inflation and to promote trade, and it had a significant impact on the economy of Japan. The Kyōhō Chōgin coin was one of the coins issued under this new system, and it features a unique design that reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the time.