Chōgin "Kyōhō Chōgin" (9 stamps or less) ND (1714-1736) front Chōgin "Kyōhō Chōgin" (9 stamps or less) ND (1714-1736) back
Chōgin "Kyōhō Chōgin" (9 stamps or less) ND (1714-1736) photo
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Chōgin "Kyōhō Chōgin" 9 stamps or less ND

 
Silver (.800) - -
Description
Issuer
Japan
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
References
Numista
N#27243
Rarity index
93%

Comment

Kyoto / Edo mint

Interesting 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.