1859–1868 Japan Ansei 1 Bu Silver (JNDA 09-52) – NGC AU50 – Beautiful Original Toning
Grade: NGC AU 50
Certification: NGC Standard Brown Label
Reference: JNDA 09-52 (Ansei Ichibu Gin)
Date: 1859–1868 (Ansei Era)
Composition: .873 Fine Silver
Weight: 8.63 grams
Mintage: Approximately 11.4 million pieces.
Description
A genuine Japan Ansei 1 Bu (Ichibu Gin) struck during the late Tokugawa Shogunate between 1859 and 1868. This rectangular silver coin is cataloged as JNDA 09-52 and represents one of Japan's iconic pre-Meiji silver issues. It contains 87.3% silver.
Certified AU50 by NGC, this example retains strong original detail with only light circulation wear. The standout feature is its attractive natural toning, which gives the surfaces exceptional eye appeal and makes it especially desirable to collectors of Japanese and world silver coinage.
According to the NGC Census:
- Grade: AU50
- Population in AU50: 14
- Higher Grades: 885
The combination of a relatively low population at this exact grade and the coin's attractive original toning makes it an appealing collector piece.
Highlights
- ✓ Certified NGC AU50
- ✓ Original, attractive natural toning
- ✓ Historic Tokugawa Shogunate silver issue
- ✓ Popular rectangular Japanese silver type
- ✓ Excellent addition to any World or Japanese coin collection
