(1837–1854) Japan Tenpō 1 Bu – JNDA-09-50
Offered for sale is a Japanese Tenpō 1 Bu (Tempo Ichibu) silver coin, issued during the Tenpō era (1837–1854).
This historic Japanese coin is cataloged as JNDA-09-50 and represents an important type from Japan's feudal-era monetary system. The Tenpō 1 Bu was used during the late Edo period under the Tokugawa shogunate.
Coin Details
- Country: Japan
- Era: Tenpō (1837–1854)
- Denomination: 1 Bu
- Type: Tenpō 1 Bu
- Catalog: JNDA-09-50
- Grade: XF Details
- Comment: Chopmarked
Condition
The coin is graded XF Details, indicating that it retains considerable original design detail consistent with the Extremely Fine range.
This example is chopmarked, showing merchant or assayer countermarks applied to the coin during circulation. These marks are part of the coin's historical story and provide evidence of its use in commerce.
Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition, chopmarks, surfaces, and overall appearance.
The coin shown in the photographs is the actual coin you will receive.
A fascinating piece of 19th-century Japanese history and an excellent addition to a collection of Japanese, Asian, or world coins.
