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Japan, Tensho Era (1582-1591). Gold Taiko Oban, Undated, KGZ 1-38, Takekawa-44, Asahi-7, JNDA --

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
Japan, Tensho Era (1582-1591). Gold Taiko Oban, Undated, KGZ 1-38, Takekawa-44, Asahi-7, JNDA --
日本 天正 (1582-1591) 太閤大判金 玩賞品 金銀図録 1-38 約142.4g 約42.25%

The Taiko oban is listed in KGZ as one of the first oban types made, but it is considered a fantasy issue, and not listed in the JNDA catalog. There are differences in the stamps/crenulations on this specimen from book illustrations and auction catalogs suggesting this was made at a later date. Nice almost uncirculated condition. (Gold 42.25%, Silver 57.8%) Weight 142.4g.
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Pedigree/Collection: From the Hesselgesser Collection, Ex-Thomas Elder auction June 10th, 1935, Ex-Gibbs