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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-C1 JAPAN 1 MON (1636-1756) (C1.1) F-VF $3.00

AN UNUSUAL JAPANESE COIN

This large oblong bronze 100 Mon coin of Japan, known as the Tempo Tsuho, was struck from 1835 to 1870, a period of transition in Japan from the long ruling Shoguns to the modernization of the Meiji Restoration. Its unusual shape and large size has made it a perennial favorite with collectors.
Item C-JP-C7 JAPAN 100 MON OVAL COIN (C7) VF $17.00

SILVER COINS OF THE SHOGUNS OF JAPAN

These two unusual rectangular silver coins were issued during the waning days of the once powerful Shoguns of Japan. New ideas from the West were undermining the Shoguns authority. The small silver 1 Shu was issued from 1853 until 1865. The larger coin is a 1 Bu, which is equivalent of 4 Shu. It was issued from 1837 to 1868. In 1867 the Meiji restoration took place, overthrowing the Shoguns and opening Japan to modernization. These unusual undated, rectangular coins were soon replaced by the modern round coins.
Item L-JP-C12 JAPAN SILVER 1 SHU (1853-65) (C12) XF $29.50
Item L-JP-C16 JAPAN SILVER 1 BU (1837-1868) (C16a) VF $49.95

GOLD COIN OF THE MEJI RESORATION

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 overthew the highly traditional and once powerful Shogun warlords and restored the Emperor as the center of the Japanese government. It 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 A few years after this coin was introduced, Japan adopted western style round coins, so these coins were soon withdrawn from circulation and many were melted.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-C21 JAPAN GOLD 2 BU, 1868-1869 (C21d) VF $99.95

UNUSUAL OLD HANSATSU NOTES OF JAPAN

Shoguns of Japan Hansatsu Note, 19th Century

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 are fortunate enough to obtain some sets of three notes that are identified by issuer, location, denomination, and in some cases the date of issue (notes are often not dated). We also have a few odds and ends that we have not been able to get identified, so are selling those individually at a lower price.
Item PM-JP-HANST1 JAPAN HANSATSU NOTE, UNIDENTIFIED, 19th Century, VG-VF $8.00
Item PM-JP-HANSTx3 3 DIFFERENT IDENTIFIED JAPANESE HANSATSU NOTES VG-VF $27.50

2008 JNDA, THE CATALOG OF JAPANESE COINS AND BANKNOTES

An excellent book listing and pricing Japanese coins and currency from ancient times to the present, including WWII Occupation issues for China and Japanese Invasion Money. Includes coins and varities not found in the Krause catalogs. Prices in Yen. Text in Japanese but has English titles and headings so it is easy to use. 288 pages, soft cover
Item BK-JNDA 2008 JNDA THE CATALOG OF JAPANESE COINS AND BANKNOTE $19.50

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