( Eliasberg ) Japan 1837-1858, Koban, Fr-15, Tempo Period, Choice Very Fine, perhaps better. Lovely medium yellow gold, slight granularity and slight waviness which is usual for these beautiful items of commerce from the Tempo period of reforms in Japan. Quite beautiful and perhaps one of the most interesting items of trade and numismatics in the world. This specimen of course from the worlds greatest collectors personal cabinet. $4200.00

Previously: Louis Eliasberg Collection, ANR Auctions, April15-19, 2005 Lot 2303, Comes with NGC Photo-Certificate ONLY (NGC was unable to create a holder for this coin/Koban. As such it remains houses in the original flip from the Eliasberg sale along with the photo cert.) Previously from the John H. Clapp Collection, Clapp Estate to Louis Eliasberg Sr, 1942