Japan Samurai Coin - 1 shu - (is-shu gin) - Circa 1830-1850 AD in sterling silver ring

Uncover the secrets of Japan's ancient history with the Japan Samurai Coin! Crafted from the finest materials for legendary warriors, the coin offers a         unique and exciting glimpse into the past. Experience the thrill of a rare artifact with this one-of-a-kind relic. Dare to explore!  

Mint: Ginza

Date: Circa (1830's -1850's)

Denomination: 1 shu (nishu gins)

Weight: about 1.8 grams

Demensions: 15.3mm x 8.5mm x 1.5mm

Metal: Silver

Mount: Sterling Silver Ring with 18k Bale & Sapphire accents 

Grade: Extra Fine

Mount: Custom Sterling Silver ring with 14K gold bezel and sapphire accents

Description:  Obverse Image: Incuse stamp (Jo) over 4 kanji in rectangle surrounded by 30 Sakura's. Obverse Text: Romanization: / JOZE / GIN / ZA (Translation: Guaranteed Ginza (Silver Mint) Joze (Mint Official))  Reverse Image: Three Kanji characters in a rectangle, surrounded by Sakura's. Reverse Text: Romanization: ICHI / SHI / GIN (Translation: One Shu of silver). The edge of the coin has vertical reeding on the short side, along with slanted reeding on the long side.

History: Tokugawa coinage was a unitary and independent metallic monetary system established by Shōgun Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1601 in Japan, and which lasted throughout the Tokugawa period until its end in 1867. Tokugawa coinage worked according to a triple monetary standard, using gold, silver and bronze coins, each with their own denominations.  

The systems worked by multiples of 4, and coins were valued according to the Ryō. One Ryō was worth 4 Bu, 16 Shu, or 4,000 Mon (a cheap bronze coin).