JAPANESE COINS & CURRENCY
COPPER COIN OF THE
SHOGUNS OF JAPAN
This
undated copper 1 Mon coin of Japan was minted in the mid 18th century,
a time when the power of the
Shoguns was at its
peak.
It is in the traditional "cash coin" style featuring a round coin with
a square center hole. The round is said to represent heaven,
while
the square represents the earth, thus the coin is a perfect combination
of heaven and earth. A more realistic explanation is that
because
the coin was cast, the square center hole made it easier file off the
casting
flans. Either way, it is an inexpensive and historic coin from
this
important period of Japanese history.
Item
L-JP-C1JAPAN 1 MON (1636-1756) (C1.1) F-VF$3.00
RECTANGULAR
GOLD COIN OF
JAPAN
This rectangular
gold 2 Bu (Ni Bu) was
minted in Japan in 1868 and 1869. It was one of the first coins of the
Meiji Restoration. The Meiji Restoration overthrew the highly
traditional and once powerful Shogun warlords and restored the Emperor
as the center of the Japanese government. The Meiji
restoration
was also a modernization movement that opened Japan to western ideas.
A few years after this coin was introduced, Japan adopted western style
round coins, so these coins were soon withdrawn from circulation and
many were melted. The coin weighs approximately 3
grams. It is an interesting and historic gold coin that
represents the end of Japan's traditional ways under the Shoguns and
the introduction of new ways under the Meiji Restoration.
Item
C-JP-C21JAPAN GOLD 2 BU, 1868-1869 (C21d) VF$99.75
UNUSUAL
OLD HANSATSU
NOTES OF JAPAN
The Shoguns of Japan were military leaders. From the 16th century until
the Meiji Restoration in 1868 they dominated Japanese society. The
Emperor
was little more than a religious figurehead. Emphasis was placed on
military
achievement and contact with foreign influences was shunned. During
this
period many local clans, merchants, communities and banks issued their
own currency. These tall, thin notes (approximately 6" x 1.5", 160mm x
40mm) printed on heavy paper were known as Hansatsu. They
come in
a variety of designs, ranging from simple to intricate. Because of the
lack of English language references of this very extensive series, the
notes are usually not identified by issuer. We have a few of
these notes in Very Fine or better condition that are identified by
issuer, location, and date. We also have sets of 5 different
unidentified, low grade notes
that we can offer at a major discount. The lower grade notes tend
to be worn, have worm holes, tears or other problems, but are
identifiable if you have the time and patience (we don't).
Item
PM-JP-HAN-BLUE JAPAN BLUE HANSATSU NOTE, Kasai
(Hyogo Prefecture), 1 Momme Rice Note, 1863, Very Fine $9.50
Item
PM-JP-HAN-YELL JAPAN YELLOW HANSATSU NOTE, Nagasawa, Kawachi (Osaka), 3 Momme Silver, 1730, Very Fine $12.50
Item
PM-JP-HANST5 5 DIFFERENT LOW GRADE JAPANESE HANSATSU
NOTES, 18th-19th Century Unidentified $24.50
RARE
LARGE-SIZE HIGH
DENOMINATION FEUDAL JAPANESE NOTE
This rare, attractive, large-size, high denomination Japanese hansatsu
is twice the width of most hansatsu notes. The note was made to be
folded in half, so it could be carried like regular hansatsu.
The
note is a 10 Momme silver issued in Bunsei 1 (1818AD) by the feudal
domain of Sesshu (Settsu) Amagasaki, which was located near Osaka. Like
other hansatsu, the note is block printed on heavy rice
paper.
Two blue stripes and assorted seals were added to prevent
counterfeiting. There is a small hole at the top of the note so it
could be pinned down.
Item
PM-JP-HANSBIG JAPAN LARGE 10 MOMME NOTE 1818AD
F-VF$95.00
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This rectangular
gold 2 Bu (Ni Bu) was
minted in Japan in 1868 and 1869. It was one of the first coins of the
Meiji Restoration. The Meiji Restoration overthrew the highly
traditional and once powerful Shogun warlords and restored the Emperor
as the center of the Japanese government. The Meiji
restoration
was also a modernization movement that opened Japan to western ideas.
A few years after this coin was introduced, Japan adopted western style
round coins, so these coins were soon withdrawn from circulation and
many were melted. The coin weighs approximately 3
grams. It is an interesting and historic gold coin that
represents the end of Japan's traditional ways under the Shoguns and
the introduction of new ways under the Meiji Restoration.