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NYINC Signature Sale 3051 8-9 January 2017
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Keicho gold Koban ND (1601-1695), mints Kyoto, Suruga, and Edo, KMJNDA 09-13, Fr-9.1, variety with fine crenulations, Choice UNC. Obv. A fan-shaped Kiri crest ate the top, with two Japanese characters (Ichi Ryo) in a panel below, with characters in a second panel for the mint official Mitsutsugu. A second fan-shaped Kiri crest is at the bottom of the obverse. Rev. A central signature, with a single mint official stamp. An amazing example of the first Koban issue, issued by Tokugawa Iesayu in 1601. The surfaces display bright golden mint luster, with fine crenulations. The strike is a bit soft in some areas, as normal for the early Kobans, and none of the usual chopmarks, always seen on these issues, are present. An exceedingly rare piece in this near-Gem condition. Included is the JNDA (Japan Numismatic Dealers Association) certificate of Authenticity #4050.
Estimate: 10000-15000 USD
Keicho gold Koban ND (1601-1695), mints Kyoto, Suruga, and Edo, KMJNDA 09-13, Fr-9.1, variety with fine crenulations, Choice UNC. Obv. A fan-shaped Kiri crest ate the top, with two Japanese characters (Ichi Ryo) in a panel below, with characters in a second panel for the mint official Mitsutsugu. A second fan-shaped Kiri crest is at the bottom of the obverse. Rev. A central signature, with a single mint official stamp. An amazing example of the first Koban issue, issued by Tokugawa Iesayu in 1601. The surfaces display bright golden mint luster, with fine crenulations. The strike is a bit soft in some areas, as normal for the early Kobans, and none of the usual chopmarks, always seen on these issues, are present. An exceedingly rare piece in this near-Gem condition. Included is the JNDA (Japan Numismatic Dealers Association) certificate of Authenticity #4050.
Estimate: 10000-15000 USD