2 Bu `Bunsei Nibukin` regular script

€16,373.00
IssuerJapan
Year1818-1828
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Bu (1/2)
CurrencyRyō (1595-1874)
CompositionGold (.563) (Au 56.3%, Ag 43.7%)
Weight6.52 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRectangular (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Shozaburo Mitsutsugu
In circulation to19 November 1835
Reference(s) C#21, JNDA#09-25
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 文


(Translation: Mitsutsugu)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1818-1828)  - DHJ#8.28; Edo mint - 5 972 044
Catalog ID9567061410
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