This hansatsu (feudal domain currency) originates from Harima Province during the Kan'en era (1748–1751) of the Edo period. Issued under the governance of a local flagholder—a minor samurai or estate manager granted the right to issue currency on behalf of the shogunate or a feudal domain—this note was denominated at 1 monme of silver. Such hansatsu were often used for specific economic transactions or as emergency currency during periods of financial strain or reform.
Harima Province, now part of Hyōgo Prefecture, was a significant agricultural and trade region in the Edo period. The issuance of this note reflects the economic complexities of local governance in the mid-18th century, as flagholder samurai were tasked with managing resources and supporting local populations.
The note is categorized as "discarded currency" (廃棄札), suggesting it may have been withdrawn or replaced during subsequent financial reforms. Its historical and regional significance makes it a valuable artifact for collectors interested in Edo-period economics and governance.
