(1837–1854) Japan Tenpō 1 Bu Silver Coin – NGC AU58
A remarkable piece of Japan’s pre-modern coinage, this Tenpō Era (1837–1854) Japan 1 Bu Silver Coin (JNDA-09-50) has been professionally authenticated and certified AU58 (About Uncirculated) by NGC.
Issued during the Tokugawa Shogunate (Edo Period), the Tenpō 1 Bu was part of Japan’s traditional gold and silver currency system before the country’s transition to modern coinage during the Meiji era. These historic pieces are highly sought after by collectors of Japanese, samurai-era, and world coinage.
This attractive example displays excellent remaining detail with minimal circulation wear, consistent with an AU58 grade. The coin is securely housed in an official NGC Standard Brown Label holder, providing authentication, preservation, and collector confidence.
According to the NGC Census at the time of listing, 97 examples have been graded AU58, with 175 examples certified in higher grades. Population reports reflect coins submitted to NGC and may change as additional examples are graded.
Coin Specifications
- Country: Japan
- Era: Tenpō Era (1837–1854)
- Type: Tenpō 1 Bu Silver Coin
- Reference: JNDA-09-50
- Composition: Silver
- Certification: NGC
- Grade: AU58 (About Uncirculated)
- Holder: NGC Standard Brown Label
- NGC Population: 97 graded AU58; 175 graded higher
A beautiful certified example of Edo-period Japanese coinage, offering collectors the opportunity to own a historic silver issue from Japan’s final centuries before modernization.
