JAPAN, Edo Period. Shotoku-Kyoho Eras. 1714-1736. AV Koban (38x69mm, 17.78 g, 12h). Edo (Tokyo) mint. Kyoho Koban Kin in Hanji within rectangular panel over Mitsutsugu in Hanji within rectangular panel; paulownia flowers above and below / Three official stamps. Hartill, Japanese 8.20; JNDA 09-17; Friedberg 12. In PCGS encapsulation 41059928, graded AU 58. Rare. A finely made and high grade example. Ex Pinnacle Collection (Stack's Bowers Galleries, 5 April 2021), lot 50037 (hammer $5500).
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