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1 Bu "Tenpō Ichibugin"

🇯🇵 Japan · 1 Bu "Tenpō Ichibugin" · 1589–1868
Regular
Weight8.66 g
Diameter16.5 mm
Composition99.10% Silver
ReferenceC# 16, JNDA# 09-50, DHJ# 9.80, JC# 04-5
Collector's Key World IDCKW-JPN-101

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What is a 1837 Japan 1 Bu "Tenpō Ichibugin" made of?
0.991 Silver, weighing 8.66 g.
What is the melt value of a 1837 Japan 1 Bu "Tenpō Ichibugin"?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1837 Japan 1 Bu "Tenpō Ichibugin" a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.