Japan Tempo Goryoban - Anybody Know Where I Can Find More Info On This?

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abbyme24 New Member Japan 2 Posts	Posted 04/14/2024 09:30 am Hi, First time poster - I am currently in Tokyo and purchased some coins including this Tempo Goryoban. My understanding is that these are quite rare due to the large size and high gold content compared to the typical 1 Ryo Kobans. They also only produced these during a short period of the Tempo era between 1837 and 1843. It is also my understanding that there are different "mint masters" that produced these coins, as stamped in the lower leftside of the reverse. My particular one is a "Kawashichi" (literal translation "River 7"). Are there any Japanese coin experts on this board that can provide any more information about this coin, or perhaps point me towards some resources to learn more about it? Thanks! Abby Report this Post to the Staff

abbyme24 New Member Japan 2 Posts	Posted 04/14/2024 09:48 am In case anyone is interested, this coin has been authenticated by the JNDA Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/14/2024 10:31 am Maybe here: https://en.numista.com/ John1 Report this Post to the Staff
classic_coin Valued Member United States 157 Posts	Posted 04/14/2024 2:33 pm Yowza, that's beautiful. Can't offer anything about it in English other than what you'd find by just googling "Tempo Goryoban," I'm afraid. My guess is that either the seller or area coin shop (what city(ies) are you visiting?) might be able to help with a book or other resource, as long as you're willing to translate. I remember a few years ago coming across the page of a young woman who was collecting and quite knowledgable about these types, If I can find it again I'll post it in this thread. Report this Post to the Staff
gxseries Pillar of the Community Australia 3831 Posts	Posted 04/14/2024 7:30 pm A lot of the Edo gold coins were exported overseas with Western traders bringing in silver and traded them with such gold coins. Many were melted down for bullion value and hence the survival rate of such coins are quite low. My partial coin collection http://www.omnicoin.com/collection/gxseries My numismatics articles and collection: http://www.gxseries.com/numis/numis_index.htm Regularly updated at least once a month. Report this Post to the Staff
Albert Pillar of the Community United States 1911 Posts	Posted 04/14/2024 10:24 pm Hartill has a section on gold in his Early Japanese Coins book. Not sure how useful it may be to the OP. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 04/15/2024 09:31 am to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94892 Posts	Posted 04/16/2024 07:49 am That is a very good looking coin - I did a quick look on Numista, but nothing turned up yet. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Edited by Dearborn 04/16/2024 07:52 am Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94892 Posts	Posted 04/16/2024 07:51 am Scratch that - you spelled it wrong in your post above it is a Tenpo Goryoban and you can find it on Numista here: https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces287559.html Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
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