This Kuwana Domain silver-backed hansatsu note was issued during the Edo period in Ise Province (modern-day Mie Prefecture). It represents a value of 1 monme (approximately 3.75 grams of silver), a common unit of currency during this era. The note is marked as a Daimyo note, indicating it was issued by the local ruling family in Kuwana, and was used for everyday transactions like rice exchange and other regional trade activities. The note is in good condition with minor wear and tear. The Bunsei to Tempo era (1818-1840s) would be a reasonable estimate for the issuance of this note.
Such notes were part of a localized currency system, often used for specific regions and goods within the Edo period's complex economy. They played an essential role before the implementation of a more unified currency system.
