2 Shu `Tenpō Nishukin`

€16,677.00
IssuerJapan
Year1832-1858
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Shu (1/8)
CurrencyRyō (1595-1874)
CompositionGold (.298)
Weight1.64 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRectangular (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Shozaburo Mitsutsugu
In circulation to1874
Reference(s) C#18, JNDA#09-43, DHJ#8.50, Fr#34
Obverse descriptionKiri crests on top, in the center the value all in dotted border
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering

(Translation: 2 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 (1832-1858)  - - 103 069 602
Catalog ID8997667680
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