Lot 209

Four Japanese Edo Era Ichibugin Silver Coins

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Four Japanese Edo Era Ichibugin Silver Coins
Four Japanese Edo Era Ichibugin Silver Coins
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Four Japanese Edo Era Ichibugin Silver Coins

Estimate: $450 - $675

Starting Bid: $200

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by Artemis Fine Arts
June 25, 2026 9:00 AM MDT (In Progress)
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686 S. Taylor Avenue
Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

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

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

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Item # 199655

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

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $20,000