Akita (1863) 9 momme 2 bu
This specimen was lot 23347 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2023), where it sold for $1,320. The catalog description[1] noted, "JAPAN. Akita Province. 9 Momme 2 Bu, ND (1863). Manen Era. PCGS AU-53. An exceedingly pleasing example of this popular type, this wonderful example displays limited evidence of handling along with some deep toning throughout the surfaces. A supremely attractive specimen, and one that is sure to command much attention from any specialist in the series." Akita is a prefecture on the northwest coast of Honshu. In the nineteenth century, before the coming of the railroad, it must have been pretty isolated. The SCWC lists this as 9 momme 2 fun.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 34.51 g, silver, this specimen 34.45 g.
Catalog reference: KM-12; JNDA-09-71; JC-06-2-1.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- The Catalog of Japanese Coins and Banknotes, Tokyo: JNDA (Japanese Numismatic Dealers Assn.), 2014.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The January 2023 NYINC Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, featuring the Taraszka Collection and the Mark and Dottie Salton Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2022.
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