1 Koban, Japan, 1736

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One (1) koban coin, Genbun

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Japan, 1736

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Obverse Image: A fan-shaped Kiri crest, a square panel with the value, a square panel with the signature of the Mint Official, and another fan-shaped Kiri crest.

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Obverse Text: Romanization: ICHI / RYO / MITSUTSUGU (Translation: One Ryo Mitsutsugu).

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Reverse Image: Butter-fly-like signature, and various other characters, the stamps of mint officials.

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Reverse Text: [Needs Translation]

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General Information: Value 1 Ryo.

Date Made: 1736

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: JapanAssociated Place: Japan

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, East Asian Coins

Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: Capron, Horace

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.10972.872Accession Number: 10972Catalog Number: 10972.872Collector/Donor Number: 872

Object Name: Coin

Physical Description: gold (overall material)Measurements: overall: 65.5 mm x 35 mm x 1 mm; 2 19/32 in x 1 3/8 in x 1/32 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-814a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_920587

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