Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
World Coins
>
World Coins: Your Newest Acquisition!
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Chris B, post: 3719001, member: 87179"]Just got this at last weekends Stephen Album sale. I don't really collect these but something about it spoke to me. Lot listing photos and description. If it looks better in hand I may have gotten it for a steal. </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]996824[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]996825[/ATTACH] </p><p>JAPAN: Keio, 1865-1868, lead 200 mon (119.69g), Yonezawa, Dewa Province, H-6.38, JNDA-139.13, 47x54mm, sei san kyoko (Production Bureau) at right, Fine, R. These lead coins were minted in Yonezawa in Dewa Province, probably around 1866. At this time, the Samurai class found their occupation gone, and in many cases were in great distress. A society was formed under local government supervision to give them aid, and these coins were issued to them.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Chris B, post: 3719001, member: 87179"]Just got this at last weekends Stephen Album sale. I don't really collect these but something about it spoke to me. Lot listing photos and description. If it looks better in hand I may have gotten it for a steal. [ATTACH=full]996824[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]996825[/ATTACH] JAPAN: Keio, 1865-1868, lead 200 mon (119.69g), Yonezawa, Dewa Province, H-6.38, JNDA-139.13, 47x54mm, sei san kyoko (Production Bureau) at right, Fine, R. These lead coins were minted in Yonezawa in Dewa Province, probably around 1866. At this time, the Samurai class found their occupation gone, and in many cases were in great distress. A society was formed under local government supervision to give them aid, and these coins were issued to them.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
World Coins
>
World Coins: Your Newest Acquisition!
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...