JAPAN, Edo Period. Bunsei Era. 1818-1830. AV Koban (32x61mm, 13.12 g). Edo (Tokyo) mint. Struck 1819-1828. Ichi Ryo in Hanji within rectangular panel over Mitsutsugu in Hanji within rectangular panel; paulownia flowers above and below / Several official stamps. Hartill, Japanese 8.23; JNDA 09-20. Minor deposits, a few light marks. Near VF.
From the Elmer H. Frantz Collection.