1 Ryō `Shōtoku Koban`

€439,328.00
IssuerJapan
Year1714
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Ryō
CurrencyRyō (1595-1874)
CompositionGold (.857) (85.7% Gold / 14.3% Silver)
Weight17.72 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueOval
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to5 September 1874
Reference(s) JNDA#09-16
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)  - アサ・長 -
ND (1714)  - 九・長 -
ND (1714)  - 千・村 -
ND (1714)  - 堺・甚 -
ND (1714)  - 堺・長 (七福小判 Lucky Koban) -
ND (1714)  - 本・井 -
ND (1714)  - 本・亦 -
ND (1714)  - 本・吉 -
ND (1714)  - 本・村 -
ND (1714)  - 本・甚 -
Catalog ID5247192200
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