Japan Yūtsū Koban Style Gilt Amulet Token – 85 – 6.2 Grams
A unique collectible inspired by Japan’s famous Koban gold coin tradition, this Japan Yūtsū Koban Style Gilt Amulet Token features the distinctive elongated oval shape associated with traditional Japanese gold currency.
The original Koban was an important oval-shaped gold coin used during Japan’s Edo Period (1603–1868) under the Tokugawa Shogunate. These historic coins symbolized wealth, prosperity, and status, making the Koban design one of the most recognizable forms in Japanese numismatic history.
This gilt Koban-style token measures approximately 43.8 mm × 1.0 mm and weighs 6.2 grams. The piece displays a traditional Japanese aesthetic and is suitable for collectors interested in Japanese history, cultural tokens, decorative coinage, and Koban-inspired collectibles.
Item Specifications
- Country: Japan
- Type: Koban Style Amulet / Token
- Design: Traditional Japanese Koban Gold Coin Style
- Finish: Gilt Appearance
- Marking: 85
- Weight: 6.2 grams
- Dimensions: Approximately 43.8 × 1.0 mm
- Category: Historical Style Token / Collectible Amulet
Historical Background
Japanese Koban coins were used as high-value gold currency during the Edo Period and remain among the most recognizable symbols of Japan’s traditional monetary history. This piece captures the appearance and cultural appeal of the classic Koban form as a collectible token.
A charming addition for collectors of Japanese historical items, Edo-period themes, Asian tokens, traditional amulets, and Koban-style collectibles.
