1853-1865 Japan SIlver Shu Bar Nearly Uncirculated

Authentic Japanese Silver Shu bar (1), spanning the transformative Bakumatsu period (1853–1865), a pivotal era when Japan opened to foreign trade. 

The bar exhibits nearly uncirculated condition, preserving sharp details and minimal wear from this historically significant coinage era. Silver Shu bars represent an important chapter in Japanese monetary history, valued by collectors for their rarity and connection to Japan's transition from isolation to modernization.

A compelling addition to any serious numismatic collection focused on Asian precious metals or 19th-century coinage.