Harima Province / Okihama Village 1 Monme Issued in Ansei 4 (1857)

This fascinating historical item is a paper currency note from Harima Province, issued in the Ansei 4 year (1857), during the Edo period. The note was used in Okihama Village (modern-day Himeji City in Hyogo Prefecture) and features a denomination of 1 Monme of silver. This private note, used for transactions related to public works and funds, offers a rare look at regional currency circulation during Japan's feudal era. The note, while showing signs of age, represents a significant piece of Japan's monetary history from the late Edo period.