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Product:
Gold Samurai |
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Country:
Japan |
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Date:
1832 - 1858 |
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Metal:
Gold & Silver (Bi-Metal) |
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Purity:
.298 Gold .702 Silver |
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Weight:
1.62 g |
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Dimensions:
7 x 13 mm |
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Condition:
Almost Uncirculated |
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Obverse:
Flower-like design and denomination
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Reverse:
Japanese characters indicating period during which coin was struck
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Packaging:
Capsule |
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Product:
Silver Samurai |
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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! Our Samurai Silver coins were struck in more than a quarter-ounce of fine silver and measure approximately 15 x 22mm. These last gold coins of the Samurai measure approximately 7 x 13mm.
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