This 1-momi silver note was issued in Sōyō, Harima Province (modern-day Hyogo Prefecture). It is a flagholder note, a type of currency used by samurai families and regional authorities in feudal Japan. This note, dated to Bunsei 6 (1823), represents one momi of silver and was used as a form of deposit certificate or trading instrument tied to the Banshū Sōyō coin deposit system.
Flagholder notes like this one were often issued by samurai administrators or local lords to facilitate trade, manage silver reserves, and pay for local services. The use of such notes was part of the broader financial practices of the Bunsei era, which relied heavily on regional currency systems to support both daily transactions and broader economic activities.
This note is considered to be in average condition, offering a glimpse into the financial systems of Harima Province during the early 19th century.
