2 Shu / 1/8 Ryō `Shin-Nanryō Nishugin`

€16,681.00
IssuerJapan
Year1824-1830
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/8 Ryō
CurrencyRyō (1595-1874)
CompositionSilver (.978)
Weight7.53 g
Dimensions
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRectangular (irregular)
Hammered, Countermarked
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to31 December 1888
Reference(s) C#13a, JNDA#09-48, DHJ#9.75
Obverse descriptionTen kanji in pearl border, reading `以南鐐八片 換小判一兩`
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering換以
小南
判鐐
一八
兩片
(Translation: Take eight pieces Nanryō to exchange for one ryō koban)
Reverse descriptionA Fundō (symbol for official weight) with an incuse stamp 定 to the left of it over 4 kanji surrounded by pearl border.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering
常銀
是座
(Translation: Guaranteed Ginza (Silver Mint) Jōze (Mint Official))
EdgeVertical reeding on short sides
Mint
MintageND (1824-1830)  - - 60 624 000
Catalog ID9774901370
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