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Ōban 'Tenshō Hishi Ōban'
| Issuer | Toyotomi Hideyoshi government |
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| Year | 1588-1591 |
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| Currency | Ōban (1588-1874) |
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| Obverse description | Large hammered oval gold plate with a characteristically textured, rippled field surface produced by the hammering process. The central legend is written in bold, flowing calligraphic Kanji script in ink, reading '拾両' (Jū Ryō, meaning 'Ten Ryō') prominently in the upper-central area, with the era inscription '天正十六' (Tenshō 16) written in smaller characters to the upper right. In the lower portion of the field, the Gotō family authenticating signature (花押, kaō) is applied in ink below the denomination, attesting to the assayer's certification. Four impressed lozenge-shaped (hishi) stamps are arranged symmetrically at the top, bottom, and lateral positions near the rim, serving as additional hallmarks of authenticity and quality. The overall surface retains its characteristic warm golden hue with visible hammer marks consistent with Azuchi-Momoyama period goldsmithing. |
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| Obverse lettering | 天 拾 正 両 十 六 後 藤 (Translation: Tenshō 16 Ten Ryō Gotō) |
| Reverse description | Plain hammered gold surface showing the natural texture and undulations created during the striking process, with visible hammer marks across the entire field. A single raised rectangular or trapezoidal plug seal (埋金, umekin) is affixed near the lower-central area of the reverse, serving as a repair or assay mark consistent with known examples of this type. Faint ink traces of calligraphic inscriptions are discernible across the upper portion of the field, representing counter-signatures or inspection marks applied during official verification. The reverse lacks the prominent decorative stamps of the obverse, presenting a comparatively plain but texturally rich gold surface. No rim or border is present, the edge tapering naturally to the plain periphery. |
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