My wife just inherited Japanese coins this from Tom

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by Thomas Kirby, Jan 8, 2020.

  1. Thomas Kirby

    Thomas Kirby Member

    Here is some Japanese coins I think! 20200108_111611.jpg 20200108_111500.jpg
     
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  3. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    The ones on the right are pretty common. I picked one out of a world coin junk bin for 80 cents a few weeks ago. Not sure about the stuff on the left.
     
  4. Thomas Kirby

    Thomas Kirby Member

    Thanks, for the info! Appreciate the time you are all putting into to it for me.
    Thank you, again Tom
     
  5. Thomas Kirby

    Thomas Kirby Member

    All & all it's not what it's worth but what I have. Clearing of throat, um rarity would be nice too!
    Tom
     
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  6. Sullykerry2

    Sullykerry2 Humble Collector Willing to Learn

    @Thomas Kirby: At the risk of writing a repetitive entry, as I forgot to login initially. I will repeat what I wrote.

    The top coin on the left is known as a Tenpo Tsuho was cast during Japan's Edo Period (1603 - 1868). The coin you are showing is possibly from Mito which is in present day Ibaraki Prefecture. It appears to be a later date issue. I would have to see the reverse to be certain.

    The oval coin immediately below it is known as Chikuzen Tsuho. It is an imitation of the Tenpo Tsuho. It was likely cast in Hakata on the island of Kyushu. The Kuroda clan made these coins in 1862.

    Lastly the four coins to the right are known as Hoei or Kanei Tusho. I would have the see the reverse to be certain of its background. If you flip the coin over you may notice additional Chinese like characters, concentric waves, blank or even a dot. The information would denote the province, time period and possibly clan that produced the coin.

    Again I hope this information is not repetitive.
     
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  7. Rushmore

    Rushmore Coin Addict

    Early Japanese Coins by David Hartill is a good reference book.
     
  8. Rushmore

    Rushmore Coin Addict

    Early Japanese Coins by David Hartill is a good reference book.
     
  9. Jimpiter

    Jimpiter New Member

    Hijacking/resurrecting this thread as I am trying to figure out what I have and can't post in some spots yet. Anyway I think this is a Chikuzen Tsuho? Or a faske one?
     
  10. Jimpiter

    Jimpiter New Member


    https://photos.app.goo.gl/kMJRyBgcCWQTZW3VA
     
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