Watch List notes:

Japan, Empire. Ninko (Bunsei era) AR 2 Shu (1/8 Ryo). 1824-1830. Ten kanji, translate as 'Take eight pieces Nanryo to exchange for one ryō koban' / A Fundo (symbol for official weight) above four kanji translate as: 'Ginza' = Silver Mint, 'Joze' = Mint official, incuse stamp to upper left translates as 'guaranteed'. Hartill, Japanese 9.75; Numista 16681. 7.66g, 14mm x 23mm.

Extremely Fine.

From an old private Australian collection.