2 Bu `Ansei Nibukin`

€88,798.00
IssuerJapan
Year1856-1860
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Bu (1/2)
CurrencyRyō (1595-1874)
CompositionGold (.203) (Au 20.3%, Ag 79.7%)
Weight5.62 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRectangular (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to30 July 1867
Reference(s) C#21b, DHJ#8.30, JNDA#09-27, Fr#20
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 (1856-1860)  - - 7 103 200
Catalog ID7453821630
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