1 Oban, Japan, 16th century

1 Oban, Japan, 16th century

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Description (Brief)
One (1) oban coin, Uzuriha
Japan, 16th century
Obverse Image: N/A
Obverse Text: [NEEDS TRANSLATION]
Reverse Image: N/A
Reverse Text: [NEEDS TRANSLATION]
General Information: Value 5 tael
Object Name
oban
date made
16th century
associated place
Japan
Physical Description
gold (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 14.7 cm x 9 cm x.15 cm; 5 25/32 in x 3 17/32 in x 1/16 in
ID Number
NU.18528.0022
accession number
18528
catalog number
18528.0022
collector/donor number
3055
Credit Line
Julia Grant and William Vanderbilt
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
East Asian Coins
Exhibition
The Value of Money
Exhibition Location
National Museum of American History
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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