1 Bu `Akita Sasa Ichibugin`

€16,667.00
IssuerKubota Domain
Year1868
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Bu (1/4)
CurrencyRyō (1863-1864)
CompositionSilver (.900) (10% Zinc)
Weight8.7 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRectangular (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#9, JNDA#09-77, DHJ#9.99
Obverse descriptionFive characters in rectangle surrounded by pearl border.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
通銅
宝山
(Translation: Akita Copper mine Currency)
Reverse descriptionBamboo grass design (crest of the Satake family, daimyos of Akita) and three vertical characters (value) below, in rectangle surrounded by pearl border.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering


(Translation: One Bu Silver)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1868)  - approx. date -
Catalog ID6548181800
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