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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Loong Siew, post: 2241223, member: 75799&quot;]Japan. Tokugawa Shogunate. </p><p><br /></p><p>Koban-Kin 小判金。</p><p><br /></p><p>Bunsei&nbsp; (文政) period. 1819-1828 </p><p><br /></p><p>Weight: 3.5 momme (13.1g). 55.9% Gold.</p><p><br /></p><p>Hartill Early Japanese Coins 8.23.</p><p><br /></p><p>This unique and interesting gold alloy coins were larger denominational currencies used during the Tokugawa period. Introduced from 1601, they lasted throughout the ShogunaShogunate right until the birth of Meiji Restoration. Whilst the overall design appears similar, the gold content gradually reduced over successive regnal periods right up to the the Manon period which debased to only a quarter of the original size and weight. </p><p><br /></p><p>The Koban-Kin were also culturally influential. Until today, these Koban designs can be seen on various charms and cultural icons such as the Japanese Lucky Cat featuring a plump calico with one raised paw and the other holding on to a Koban. </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]442071[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]442072[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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