{"product_id":"md1781","title":"1846 - 1867 Japanese Samurai Silver Isshu Gin Coin Pendant | Handcrafted Sterling Silver Settings","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCarry a piece of Japan's final samurai era with this authentic Isshu Gin, minted during the reign of Emperor Komei (1846–1867). These distinctive rectangular silver coins circulated during the closing years of feudal Japan, when powerful warlords and their samurai warriors still shaped the destiny of the nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe Isshu Gin is among the last traditional coinage of the Samurai period. Following the fall of the Tokugawa Shogunate and the beginning of the Meiji Restoration in 1868–1869, Japan embraced modernization, and these iconic rectangular coins were no longer produced. As a result, each piece represents the end of an era that has captivated historians and collectors for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eStruck at the Ginza Mint, the coin bears the denomination \"Isshu Gin,\" meaning one-quarter unit of silver. The reverse carries inscriptions identifying the mint, the purity and stability of the silver, and the imperial era in which it was produced. Each coin was individually weighed and stamped to certify that it met official inspection standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted sterling silver setting, this piece is more than jewelry—it's a tangible connection to the legendary world of the Samurai and a timeless reminder of Japan's rich cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoin Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand Milled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination: \u003c\/strong\u003eIsshu Gin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ginza\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpire:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuler: \u003c\/strong\u003eEmperor Komei\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1846-1867\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse: \u003c\/strong\u003eDenomination \"Isshu Gin\" or one-quarter unit of silver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted Setting in Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eChain may be purchased separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity with photo-specific images included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInv#\u003c\/strong\u003e MD1781\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Blue Treasures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47131316191390,"sku":null,"price":359.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1532\/8953\/files\/MD1781_7.jpg?v=1780205646","url":"https:\/\/bigbluetreasures.com\/products\/md1781","provider":"Big Blue Treasures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}