This authentic Isshu Gin was minted during the reign of Emperor Komei (1846–1867), the final years of feudal Japan and the twilight of the Samurai age. These distinctive rectangular silver coins circulated during a time when powerful warlords and their samurai warriors still shaped the destiny of Japan.
Among the last traditional coinage of the Shogunate, the Isshu Gin represents the end of an era. Following the Meiji Restoration and the abolition of the Shogunate in 1868–1869, Japan rapidly modernized and these iconic rectangular coins were no longer produced. Today, they remain enduring symbols of the legendary Samurai and a fascinating chapter in Japanese history.
The obverse bears the denomination "Isshu Gin," meaning one-quarter unit of silver. The reverse features inscriptions identifying the Ginza Mint, the silver standard, and the imperial era in which the coin was struck. Each coin was individually weighed and counterstamped, certifying that it met official inspection standards.
Preserved in a handcrafted sterling silver setting, this remarkable piece transforms a genuine artifact of feudal Japan into a timeless heirloom.
Own a tangible piece of the Samurai legacy and carry the spirit of old Japan wherever your journey takes you.
Product Description:
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Coin Type: Hand Milled
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Denomination: Isshu Gin
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Mint: Ginza
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Empire: Japan
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Ruler: Emperor Komei
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Date: 1846-1867
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Metal: Silver
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Obverse: Denomination "Isshu Gin" or one-quarter unit of silver.
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Reverse: The Japanese characters translate to the mint "Ginza", the silver is stable, and time period. The time period can be identified only to the reign of a specific Emperor. Each coin was weighed and bears a counter stamp indicating that it met inspection.
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Setting: Handcrafted Setting in Sterling Silver
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Note: Chain may be purchased separately.
Certificate of Authenticity with photo specific images included.
Inv# MD1776
