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On the obverse, the denomination \"Isshu Gin\" indicates its value as one-quarter unit of silver, while the reverse bears the symbols of the Ginza mint. It’s these inscriptions and the coin's distinct counter stamp that guaranteed its purity and weight during its circulation in feudal Japan, linking you directly to the legacy of that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEncased in handcrafted sterling silver and gold settings, these pendants preserves the spirit of the samurai and the significance of coins that represents the last of its kind in a changing nation. 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The obverse displays the denomination marking, while the reverse carries Japanese characters identifying the mint and era—quiet details that speak to order, stability, and time-honored tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegantly set in a handcrafted 14K gold setting, this historic coin is transformed into a refined and meaningful keepsake. Ideal for collectors and admirers of Japanese history, it offers a graceful connection to a culture where balance, authenticity, and meticulous artistry have long been revered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinted during the reign of Emperor Komei (1846-1867). Rectangular gold and silver coinage were the last coins of the Samurai. This was the era when fierce warlords and their samurai soldiers ruled feudal Japan. 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Struck in silver and weighing 2.0 grams, the obverse bears the denomination “Isshu Gin”, representing one-quarter unit of silver. The reverse displays Japanese characters noting the mint Ginza, the silver’s stability, and the governing time period—identifiable by the Emperor’s reign. Each Isshu Gin was individually weighed and counter-stamped upon inspection, reflecting the meticulous standards of late-Edo era minting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1061\" data-start=\"812\"\u003eMaintained with the graceful character of its era, this historical piece has been elevated through a unique handcrafted sterling silver setting, transforming an authentic fragment of Japan’s monetary past into a refined piece of wearable luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"423\" data-start=\"130\"\u003eWhat a conversation piece! Japan was the only culture to mint coins in this distinctive rectangular form. 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