Lot 14d, Auction 3/19/2026: Four Japanese Edo Era Ichibugin Silver Coins

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East Asia, Japan, late Edo period, ca. mid-19th century CE. A group of rectangular Ansei Ichibugin coins in the traditional late Tokugawa format, each struck with inscriptions and decorative borders – however only 4 are authentic Edo period issues with high silver content (approximately high 80%-99%), while the remaining four are counterfeits composed of lower silver purity and copper-based alloys, including one example pierced with a hole. The group offers a useful comparison of genuine Edo period coinage alongside imitations of this distinctive Japanese monetary form. Size: 0.9″ L x 0.6″ W (2.3 cm x 1.5 cm); silver quality: 24% to 99%; weight: 8.5 grams

Condition: Four are authentic and 4 are counterfeit. Good condition with expected wear from age and circulation. Surfaces show toning, patina, and areas of oxidation.

Provenance: private Sheffield, Massachusetts, USA collection, by inheritance, collected 1970’s

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