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1 Bu 'Tenpō Ichibugin'
| Issuer | Ginza (Silver Mint) |
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| Year | 1837-1868 |
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| Value | 1 Bu (1/4) |
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| Obverse script | Chinese (traditional, regular script) |
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| Reverse description | Central rectangular cartouche enclosing three kanji characters arranged vertically: 一 (ichi, one), 分 (bu, a unit of value), and 銀 (gin, silver), collectively reading 'one bu silver.' The cartouche is framed by a surrounding border of twenty Sakura (cherry blossom) floral ornaments, of which any one of the nine lowermost may appear inverted as a recognized die variety. The overall composition is characteristic of Edo-period monetary art, combining formal calligraphic script with decorative floral patterning. |
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| Edge | Reeded on short sides with 2-3 incuse stars |
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