2 Shu `Ansei Nishugin`

€27,001.00
IssuerJapan
Year1859
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Shu (1/8)
CurrencyRyō (1595-1874)
CompositionSilver (.845)
Weight13.62 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRectangular (irregular)
Hammered, Countermarked
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) C#15, JNDA#09-56, DHJ#9.88
Obverse descriptionThree vertical characters (value) in pearl border
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering


(Translation: 2 Shu Silver)
Reverse descriptionA Fundo (symbol for official weight with an incuse stamp 定 (= Jo) 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 Silver Mint Joze)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1859)  - - 706 400
Catalog ID4641259000
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