Description
Japan, Edo Period, Bunkyū Era, Silver 9 Momme 2 Fun (34.51g, 81x56mm), struck at Akita circa 1862-1863 AD. Obverse: Vertical stamped characters in the middle naming denomination, with six stamps in seal script around the edge. Reverse: Stamped character at bottom left naming mint, with four stamps in seal script at the corners. KM-12; JNDA-9-71. An exceptional example of this large silver issue with gorgeous tone over the surfaces; strong central stamps and virtually full peripheral impressions only add to the considerable eye-appeal. Extremely Fine or better, very scarce.