1 Ryō 'Kyōhō Koban'

€1.00
IssuerJapan
Year1714-1736
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Ryō
CurrencyRyō (1595-1874)
CompositionGold (.861) (86.1% Gold / 13.9% Silver)
Weight17.78 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueOval
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to5 September 1874
Reference(s) JNDA#09-17
Obverse descriptionKiri Paulownia Seal in fan-shaped cartouche at the top. Vertical denomination in rectangular below. Name and Kaō signature of the Mint Official in rectangular in lower center. Another Kiri Paulownia Seal in fan-shaped cartouche at the bottom.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, grass script)
Obverse lettering




(Translation: One Ryō  Mitsutsugu)
Reverse descriptionKaō signature at the center. Two official marks at the lower left.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1714-1736)  - 久・甚 -
ND (1714-1736)  - 仲・井 -
ND (1714-1736)  - 堺・生 -
ND (1714-1736)  - 大・吉 -
ND (1714-1736)  - 小・吉 (七福小判 Lucky Koban) -
ND (1714-1736)  - 山・井 -
ND (1714-1736)  - 栄・亦 -
ND (1714-1736)  - 治・七 -
ND (1714-1736)  - 清・七 -
ND (1714-1736)  - 西・井 -
ND (1714-1736)  - 貞・村 -
Catalog ID1571007890
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