2 Bu - Meiji Edo Mint

€88,796.00
IssuerJapan
Year1868-1869
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Bu (1/2)
CurrencyRyō (1595-1874)
CompositionGold (.223) (Au 22.3%, Ag 77.7%)
Weight3.00 g
Dimensions
Thickness1.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRectangular (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) C#21d, DHJ#8.32, JNDA#9-29, Fr#22
Obverse descriptionKiri crests top and bottom, in the center the value
Obverse script
Obverse lettering

(Translation: 2 Bu)
Reverse descriptionCharacters for the Mint Official and his signature
Reverse script
Reverse lettering

(Translation: Mitsutsugu)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1868-1869)  - DHJ# 8.32a; top right stroke of 分 is straight - 6 403 287
ND (1868-1869)  - DHJ# 8.32b; top right stroke of 分 is curved -
Catalog ID9047955380
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