Tempo gold Goryoban (5 Ryo) ND (1837-1843) AU Details (Rim Damage) PCGS, Kyoto or Edo mint, KM-C23, J&V-B1, JNDA 09-12, Hartill-8.14 (ER*). 89x51mm. 33.70gm. The only instance of this extremely rare denomination, standing as the largest of the "koban" issues (being valued 5 times as highly), outmatched only by the gold Oban. Despite the minor edge damage noted on the holder, this piece is still quite handsome and well-made, some light handling but hardly any wear, with full definition to the stamps.

HID09801242017

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