AD 1837-1854 JAPAN (Tokugawa) Silver 1 Tenpō Ichibugin “Bu” COUNTER-MARKED [raw]

Description: This is a rare and valuable coin from Japan's Tokugawa Shugunate era and was the type of coin that could have been handled by samurai of the time period. This AD 1837-1854 JAPAN (Tokugawa) Silver 1 Tenpō Ichibugin (BU-GIN) COUNTER-MARKED coin is a highly sought-after collector's item. This coin features a denomination of 1 Bu, a Numista number of 16403, and is composed of .991 silver. The Ginza Mint minted this coin in Japan. The coin is in a scarce double counter-marked variety: 1 on the obverse and 1 on the left side (as seen in the photos). This is a great addition to any coin collection, and it is a must-have for anyone interested in Japanese history. FeaturesIssuerJapan TypeStandard circulation coinYears1837-1868Value1 Bu (¼)CurrencyRyō (1595-1874)CompositionSilver (.991)Weight8.66 gSize~23 × 16.5 mmThickness~2.6 mmShapeRectangular (irregular)TechniqueHammered, CountermarkedOrientationAlignment ↑↑Demonetized31 December 1888NumberN#16403ReferencesC# 16, JNDA# 09-50, DHJ# 9.80 ObverseIncuse stamp 定 (= Jō) over 4 kanji in rectangle surrounded by 20 Sakura (cherry blosoms). Either one of the bottom row may be inverted. Bottom left 2 strokes of 是 crossed.Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)Lettering: 定常銀是座Translation: Guaranteed Ginza (Silver Mint) Jōze (Mint Official)Reverse3 vertical kanji in rectangle surrounded by 20 Sakura (cherry blosoms). Either one of the 9 bottommost may be inverted.Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)Lettering: 一分銀Translation: 1 Bu silverEdgeVertical reeding on short sides with 2-3 incuse stars slanted reeding on long sides with 3 incuse starsCommentsReleased into circulation: 13 January 1838.Specimens exist stamped with 庄 (shō) next to value by the Shōnai clan of Yamagata prefecture to indicate their fineness.

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