2 Bu 'Man'en Nibukin'

€1.00
IssuerJapan
Year1860-1868
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Bu (1/2)
CurrencyRyō (1595-1874)
CompositionGold (.229) (Au 22.9, Ag 77.1%)
Weight3 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRectangular (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)Shozaburo Mitsutsugu
In circulation toSeptember 1874
Reference(s) C#21c, JNDA#09-28
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 (1860-1868)  - C#21c.1 - 93 797 865
ND (1860-1868)  - C#21c.2 -
Catalog ID1305814590
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