1 Oban, Japan, 1695

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One (1) oban coin, Genroku

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Japan, 1695

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Obverse Image: Four (4) stamps of the Pawlonia seal of the Tokugawas, india ink chaligraphy of the Goto family and mint master.

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Reverse Image: Two (2) Pawlonia seals of the Tokugawas and the Goto family mark, and the initials of three die masters in triangular form in the lower left hand corner.

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Reverse Text: [NEEDS TRANSLATION]

Date Made: 1695

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: JapanAssociated Place: Japan

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, East Asian Coins, Josiah K. Lilly Jr. Collection

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Credit Line: Estate of Josiah K. Lilly

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.68.159.5789Catalog Number: 68.159.5789Accession Number: 283645

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: cloth (bag material)gold (overall material)Measurements: coin: 15.7 cm x 9.7 cm x .15 cm; 6 3/16 in x 3 13/16 in x 1/16 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-5804-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_920889

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