JAPAN, Edo Period. Ansei Era. 1854-1860. AR Chogin (88x32.5mm, 161.55 g). Edo (Tokyo) mint. Struck 1859-1865. VF.CNG Feature Auction 126 World, Silver Sold For $ 6 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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JAPAN, Edo Period. Ansei Era. 1854-1860. AR Chogin (88x32.5mm, 161.55 g). Edo (Tokyo) mint. Struck 1859-1865. Sei in Kanji characters within circular stamps at extremities; twelve rectangular stamps depicting Daikoku (God of Wealth) around with five flanking on each side and one at end of each extremity / Rough textured surface. Hartill, Japanese 9.58; SCJC 05-12-2; JNDA 09-69. Dark toning with lighter golden toning in devices, minor marks. VF. Rare with twelve Daikoku stamps. |