2 Shu `Man`en Nishukin`

€69,472.00
IssuerJapan
Year1860-1869
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value2 Shu (1/8)
CurrencyRyō (1595-1874)
CompositionGold (.229)
Weight0.75 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRectangular (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Shozaburo Mitsutsugu
In circulation to1874
Reference(s) C#18a, JNDA#09-44, DHJ#8.51
Obverse descriptionKiri crests top, in the center the value all in dotted border
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering

(Translation: Two Shu)
Reverse descriptionCharacters for the Mint Official and his signature all in dotted border
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, grass script)
Reverse lettering

(Translation: Mitsutsugu)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1860-1869)  - - 25 120 000
Catalog ID6032623750
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