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Information on this style of coin pendant:
Isshu Gin coins carries a fragment of Japan’s rich and tumultuous history, minted during a time when the country was still under the rule of the shogunate. The coins, a relic of the Samurai era, are a piece of craftsmanship that speaks of a bygone time when feudal warlords and their loyal samurai dominated the land. This was the final period in Japan’s history when rectangular coinage was used, making these pieces not only unique in shape but also in their place in numismatic history.
Minted during the reign of Emperor Komei (1846-1867), these coins, with their hallmark rectangular design, served as a critical means of currency before the Meiji Restoration forever changed the face of Japan. 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.
Encased 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. They are a remarkable blend of historic significance and artisanal craftsmanship, a piece of wearable history that bridges the past and the present.
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