Hansatsu - Lot of Five Damaged Tenpō Era (1830), Various Domains

This collection features a lot of hansatsu from five different domains, all issued in Tenpō 1st year (1830) during the Edo period. These notes are in damaged condition, offering a rare glimpse into the diverse monetary practices across Japan's feudal domains, despite their wear and age.

• Issuance Period: Tenpō 1st year (1830)
• Details: This lot includes five distinct hansatsu notes, each representing a different domain. These notes were part of the regional currency network used during the Edo period, and while they have sustained visible damage, they remain valuable for their historical significance. Each domain issued its own paper currency, typically in denominations suitable for everyday transactions.

The five domains included in this collection are:

1. Owari Domain - Featuring a silver coin note with a unique regional design, showing signs of wear such as fading and creases.
2. Sendai Domain - A copper coin note, marked with the domain’s seal, with visible damage and discoloration.
3. Tosa Domain - A gold-backed note, reflecting the region's prosperous economy, but with tears and fraying edges.
4. Akita Domain - A 5-rin note, often used for smaller transactions, with significant creases and fading.
5. Aizu Domain - A 10-rin coin note, notable for its detailed craftsmanship, though it shows extensive signs of age, including tearing and fading.

• Condition: The notes in this lot are in damaged condition, with visible signs of wear such as fading, creases, tears, and discoloration. These imperfections, however, contribute to the notes’ historical character and rarity, making them appealing for collectors interested in the Edo-period currency system.

These hansatsu are ideal for collectors looking to explore the diversity of regional currencies from the Tenpō era and add valuable historical pieces to their collection, despite their damage.