(1859–1868) Japan Ansei 1 Bu Silver Coin – NGC AU55
A historic example of Japan’s final era of traditional coinage, this Ansei 1 Bu Silver Coin (1859–1868), JNDA-09-52, has been professionally authenticated and graded AU55 (About Uncirculated) by NGC.
Issued during the Ansei era of the Edo Period under the Tokugawa Shogunate, the 1 Bu was part of Japan’s traditional silver currency system before the introduction of modern coinage during the Meiji Restoration. These fascinating pre-Meiji issues are highly collected for their connection to samurai-era Japan and the final years of the feudal monetary system.
This attractive AU55 example displays strong remaining detail with light circulation wear, offering excellent collector appeal. 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, 40 examples have been graded AU55, with 828 examples certified in higher grades. Population figures reflect coins submitted to NGC and may change as additional examples are certified.
Coin Specifications
- Country: Japan
- Period: Edo Period (1603–1868)
- Era: Ansei Era (1854–1860)
- Type: Ansei 1 Bu Silver Coin
- Reference: JNDA-09-52
- Composition: Silver
- Certification: NGC
- Grade: AU55 (About Uncirculated)
- Holder: NGC Standard Brown Label
- NGC Population: 40 graded AU55; 828 graded higher
A beautiful certified Edo-period Japanese silver coin, ideal for collectors of samurai-era currency, Japanese history, and world coin collections.
