This hansatsu (domain note) was issued by the Osaki Domain in Settsu Province (modern-day Osaka Prefecture). It is a daimyo-issued note, valued at 1 monme of silver (銀壱匁), a denomination common in the late Edo period for securing local trade and transactions. This note was issued during the Edo period, reflecting the financial practices of regional domains in Japan as they increasingly relied on their own currency during a time of internal and external pressures.
The Osaki Domain was one of many domains that issued its own silver-backed currency to manage the local economy and provide stability. The note is classified as a "daimyo-issued note" (大名札), emphasizing its official status as a recognized form of currency within the domain. This particular note is in "average" condition (並品下), offering collectors a piece of historical currency from Japan's feudal period.
The use of such notes during the Edo period is a fascinating aspect of Japan's economic history, showcasing the role of local governments in managing their resources before the Meiji Restoration.
