Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2020 Hong Kong Auction - Online 7 May 2020
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JAPAN. Fantasy Silver Nan Ryo Oban (10 Ryo), ND (ca. Late 19th Century). VERY FINE.
Weight: 159.32 gms. An interesting and not very well published aspect of Japanese numismatics with lots of variety. These fantasy issues seem to have been manufactured in the late 19th century to accommodate collectors who had taken an interest in East Asian numismatics. The mass exodus of precious metal coinage after Commodore Perry opened Japan for trade resulted in supply shortages and as a direct result, these fantasy pieces were manufactured to fill the wants of eager Western collectors. This example is about as pleasing as one will find of the type, with a base of lovely slate gray patina on both sides and attractive, mostly blue iridescence in the peripherals.
Estimate: $200.00- $400.00
Weight: 159.32 gms. An interesting and not very well published aspect of Japanese numismatics with lots of variety. These fantasy issues seem to have been manufactured in the late 19th century to accommodate collectors who had taken an interest in East Asian numismatics. The mass exodus of precious metal coinage after Commodore Perry opened Japan for trade resulted in supply shortages and as a direct result, these fantasy pieces were manufactured to fill the wants of eager Western collectors. This example is about as pleasing as one will find of the type, with a base of lovely slate gray patina on both sides and attractive, mostly blue iridescence in the peripherals.
Estimate: $200.00- $400.00