Ohsako E-sen ☆ Large E-sen / Edo Period / Morioka Domain / Monkey Leading a Horse / Good Luck Charm Coin / Lucky Coin / o0925-3 ◎ Name: Ohsako E-sen ◎ Issuing Country: Japan ◎ Issuing Year: Edo Period ◎ Size: Diameter 64.2mm, Thickness 2.6mm ◎ Weight: 63.20g ◎ Fineness: Copper, etc. ◎ Number Issued: Unknown (small number) ◎ Condition: Good condition (see photo) (Reference Material) Ohsako E-sen (Ohsako picture coin) is a lucky charm coin made in the Ohsako Senza of the Morioka Domain during the Edo period. It was not circulated as actual currency, but was cherished as a good luck charm and souvenir to bring good fortune. ☆ History and Uses Ohsako E-sen was cast around 1866 (Keio 2). It is characterized by a design of a monkey leading a horse, in order to pray for the health and safety of horses, which were indispensable for agriculture in the Morioka Domain. Monkeys were believed to be animals that protect horses. Ohsako coins as picture coins are also called Komahiki-sen (horse-leading coin) and were considered good luck charms for improving financial luck. ☆ Design and Features The obverse side depicts a monkey leading a horse, and the reverse side is engraved with 11 wave patterns and the character "大 (Dai - large)". The material is mainly copper picture coins, and there are also iron picture coins. Rarely, there are also lead picture coins. ※ It is not an actual circulating currency, but a craft that tells the history and culture of the region. Ohsako E-sen is large and has high rarity value among the many picture coins, and there is a strong demand for collection. ※ This coin is free shipping. ※ The 10-yen coin in the photo is for comparison and is not included in the product. Type...Other Main Material...Copper