Requesting Help Identifying 2 Asian Coins

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Jondvs2 New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 11/26/2013 07:42 am I come across the coins pictured below, but have been unable to identify what they are. Both appear to be composed of a copper alloy. The first coin measures 1 3/8" x 2 1/2" and weighs 45.5g. It has the markings of a Japanese Bunsei Koban Kin. My best guess is that it is an early counterfeit or some type of balance weight. The second coin measures 1" x 1 7/8" and weighs 31.5g. I initially assumed that it was a regional cast coin, but I'm not even sure that it is from Japan. Any information that anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

manymore Valued Member United States 347 Posts	Posted 11/26/2013 10:17 pm Quote: Any information that anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! I don't collect Japanese coins so my knowledge is very limited. The first coin does resemble a koban. However, many details of an authentic gold koban are missing from your piece. Also, I cannot see the characters well enough to see if it says it is a Bunsei era or a different era coin. An authentic Bunsei Koban Kin should weigh 13.1 grams so your "copper alloy" specimen is certainly not correct. The second coin resembles a Japanese silver coin known as an Akita Fu Gin issued around 1861. As you probably know, both the Busei Koban Kin and the Akita Fu Gin are very rare coins. I do not know of any "copper" versions of these coins. Hopefully, a more knowledgeable forum member can provide you with better information. Gary Report this Post to the Staff
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