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1 Goryoban, Japan, 1837

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) goryoban, Tempo
Japan, 1837
Obverse Image: A fan-shaped Kiri crest, a square panel with the value, a square panel with the signature of the Mint Official, and another fan-shaped Kiri crest.
Obverse Text: Romanization: GO / RYO / MITSU/TSUGU ( Translation: 5 Ryo, Mitsutsugu).
Reverse Image: Butter-fly-like signature, Ho" (for Tempo) and signature stamps.
Reverse Text: Romanization : HO / ? (Translation: Tempo).
General Information: Value 5 Ryo.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1837
Physical Description
gold (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 88.8 mm x 51 mm x .5 mm; 3 1/2 in x 2 in x 1/32 in
Object Name
coin
Coin, 1 Goryoban, Japan, 1837
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