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japan-1601-1695-keicho-era-item

japan-1601-1695-keicho-era-item

DenominationŌban (Keicho Ōban)
Country / EmpireJapan
Diameter (mm)N/A (rectangular, approx. 150mm x 90mm)
Obverse DesignLarge ink inscription (sumi-gaki) indicating value (e.g., '拾両' - 10 Ryō) and the signature of the Gotō family mint master. Features multiple small paulownia crest (Kirimon) seals. Surface often has a hammered texture.
Reverse DesignUsually plain or with a few additional small seals, sometimes a single large paulownia crest. Hammered surface.

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