Japan 1 Silver Monme, 1869

private issue; Oono-gumi

Japan 1 Silver Monme, 1869 obverse
Japan 1 Silver Monme, 1869 reverse

Information:

Country Japan
Period Monme Silver / Monme-Gin / Ginme (1601-1874)
Currency Silver Monme
Denomination 1 Silver Monme
Type Local banknotes
Year 1869
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 119x32 mm

Obverse:

Japan 1 Silver Monme, 1869

Obverse text

銀 壹 匁 分 代諸 銀物 預品 切農 手商

Obverse symbol

Ebisu, one of the Seven Gods of Luck, patron of fisherman and tradesmen on top.

Reverse:

Image 1

Reverse text

巳己治明 大 野 組 橋杉平萩 下山野原 弥利助宗 兵三 一衛郎平

Reverse symbol

Stylized water drop on top, date below, several stamps in center - on top of the issuer name, names of exchangers at bottom. Large handwritten calligraphy covering most of the field.

Varieties:

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1869 1869 + - - $20,00 - - -