Japan Ansei Chogin Silver 167.8g Edo Period Silver Coin (Weighed Coin) | GoldSilverJapan

 Thank you for visiting GoldSilverJapan. This is an Ansei Chogin, a Japanese silver coin used in the late Edo period. According to the listing documents, it is a large silver weighing coin weighing 167.7g, and its unique shape, which is elongated like a sea cucumber, is a major difference from the typical round coins.

 Ansei Chogin is one of the representative silver coins of the late Edo period. Unlike modern coins that have a fixed face value each, the silver coins of that time were primarily measured by weight. Therefore, each coin differs in weight and shape, and the enjoyment of appreciating the unique appearance of each individual coin is part of the appeal of collecting silver coins.

 Multiple dies can be seen on the obverse, with characters and marks stamped from the center outwards. Circular dies are also visible at the top and bottom. Some of the characters have faded due to years of aging, but it retains the substantial appearance characteristic of Edo period silver coins. The reverse is basically blank, allowing us to see the texture of the silver, the irregularities from the casting process, and the discoloration and deposits that have occurred over time.

 Product Information: The item is called Ansei Chogin, issued in Japan, from the late Edo period, and made of a silver-based alloy. The weight of this item is 167.7g according to the listing documents. Since Chogin coins are not standardized circular coins, there are individual differences in shape, weight, position of the mark, and surface condition.

 The piece in the photograph exhibits a natural coloration ranging from silvery-gray to reddish-brown, with signs of wear, fine scratches, discoloration, and spotted deposits/deterioration on the surface. Multiple dark spots and surface roughness are also visible on the reverse side. Please carefully examine the images, as these are all characteristic of old weighing silver.

 Ansei Chogin is a historical item that allows you to experience the monetary history of late Edo period Japan, which transitioned from the silver coin system of the Edo era to the modern monetary system. It is recommended not only for collectors of Edo period coins such as koban, ichibugin, and mameitagin, but also for collectors with themes of Japanese history, late Edo period history, ancient gold and silver, and weighed currency.

 Important: This is the exact item pictured. The listed weight is 167.8g. As this is an old silver item, there may be surface discoloration, wear, scratches, dirt, corrosion, and wear on the markings. Please judge the condition based on the images provided.

 This impressive Ansei Chogin (silver coin) offers a direct glimpse into the monetary culture of the late Edo period. Enjoy its substantial weight of 167.7g, its unique shape created by handcrafting, and the historical markings and patina that evoke a sense of history.

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