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Country:
Japan |
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Date:
1859 - 1868 |
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Metal:
Silver |
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Purity:
0.873 |
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Weight:
8.63 g |
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Dimensions:
5/8 x 15/16 inches |
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Condition:
Almost Uncirculated |
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Obverse:
Japanese characters with star border
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Reverse:
Japanese characters with star border
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Packaging:
Capsule |
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Japan's long history of rectangular coins and its Samurai warriors both came to an end in the mid-1800s when Westerners and their round coins started trading with Japan on a regular basis. These fascinating, and scarce, rectangular silver and gold coins must have come right from a Samurai's robe because they all look absolutely amazing; each in Almost Uncirculated condition, surprisingly pristine for Japanese coins of this vintage! These last gold coins of the Samurai measure approximately 7 x 13mm.
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