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Japan, Kaga, Gold Giuzetsu "Ox tongue" Oban, Undated, KGZ 5-26/27, Takegawa-62, PCGS graded AU detai

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Japan, Kaga, Gold Giuzetsu  Ox tongue  Oban, Undated, KGZ 5-26/27, Takegawa-62, PCGS graded AU detai
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日本 牛舌大判金 玩賞品 金銀図録 5-26/27 竹川-62 約45.68g PCGS AU (cleaned)

This large gold piece is named after the shape resembling an ox tongue. The Giuzetsu Gold Oban, possibly from the Kaga area, is a famous type hailing from possibly as far back as the late 1500's. Listed in KGZ book 5, which covers "other old items" that are not local coins nor fantasies. The value is mentioned as 12 monme 2 bu in gold. Takegawa states that the "middle is of inferior gold." The obverse features curved crenulations with a center character "Ho-u" which means treasure. The paulownia flower (with a 3-5-3 leaf configuration) is stamped in four places around the edge. The reverse has maker's marks and a surface suggesting an older minting process however, it’s unknown when it was minted. Overall a nice quality specimen even if lightly cleaned. Weight 45.68g.
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Certificate: 44129294
Grading Company: PCGS
Gr: AU
Gr2: DETAIL
Gr3: Cleaned
Pedigree/Collection: From the Hesselgesser Collection. , Ex-Morosini Collection, Lot #320