Japan Ōban "Tenshō Hishi Ōban", 1588 – 1591
Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Ōban
(1588 – 1874)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Ōban "Tenshō Hishi Ōban"
Year
1588 – 1591
Composition
Gold (.730)
Shape
Oval
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
165
Demonetized
1695
Description
Ōban "Tenshō Hishi Ōban" from Japan. Issued from 1588 to 1591. Struck in Gold (.730). Measures 0 mm and weighs 165 g.
- Obverse
- Weight and sinature of Gotō Yutoku in ink, date on top right One kiri crest on top and two side by side at the bottom. (Tenshō 16 Ten Ryō Gotō)
- Reverse
- Blank Gold plug to adjust weight near bottom.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1591) 19 | — | 天政十九; mintge included above | ||
| ND (1589) 17 | — | 天政十七; mintge included above | ||
| ND (1588) 16 | 40K | 天政十六; approx. mintage |
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