Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2019 Hong Kong Auction 19-21 Aug 2019
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JAPAN. Fantasy Issues (4 Pieces). ND (ca. Late-19th Century). Average Grade: VERY FINE.
All are fantasy issues produced for foreigners after the opening of Japan in 1859 to help circumvent the outflow of gold. Close personal inspection is advised and will reward the diligent bidder. SOLD AS IS/NO RETURNS.
All are fantasy issues produced for foreigners after the opening of Japan in 1859 to help circumvent the outflow of gold. Close personal inspection is advised and will reward the diligent bidder. SOLD AS IS/NO RETURNS.
1) Tajima Province. "Fundo" 10 Ryo Silver Oban. ND (1590-1620). Weight: 128.3 gms. Probably struck at a later date.
2) Kaga Province. Ryu Hanafuri Ginban "Falling Flower" Silver Plate Money (10 Tael). ND (ca. 1611). Weight: 132 gms. Probably struck at a later date.
3) Akita Province. 9 Momme 2 Bu Ginban Silver Plate Money. ND. Weight: 131.74 gms.
4) Circular emblem with flower, thick, reverse blank. Weight: 86.3 gms, 52 mm diameter.
Estimate: $400.00- $600.00