JAPAN, Edo Period. Tempo Era. 1830-1844. AV Koban (34x58mm, 11.21 g). Edo (Tokyo) mint. Struck 1837-1858. Ichi Ryo in Hanji within rectangular panel over Mitsutsugu in Hanji within rectangular panel; paulownia flowers above and below / Several official stamps. Hartill, Japanese 8.24; JNDA 09-21. A few light scratces and marks. VF. With handwritten Japanese dealer's envelope.
From the Elmer H. Frantz Collection.