World Silver and Bronze Coins cont...
Lot 2521 SESSION 9 (11.30am Thursday) World Silver and Bronze Coins cont...
Estimate $150
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JAPAN, Bunsei Period, cho gin, low silver metal, "Bun" twice both in centre of bar and "God of Plenty" stamp at each end, (c.1818-1830), (120 grams), 88 x 32 x10 mm, rectangular rounded ends block, (cf.JNDA 09-67 (51), cf.KM.9a). Very fine and rare.
The characteristic stamps on this piece vary from the usual "Bun" an expected variant, lot includes elaborate handmade storage packet. It is probable that it is a copy of the known similar examples.
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