2 Shu 'Man'en Nishukin'

Issuer Japan
Year 1860-1869
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Shu (1/8)
Currency Ryō (1595-1874)
Composition Gold (.229)
Weight 0.75 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Rectangular (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Shozaburo Mitsutsugu
In circulation to 1874
Reference(s) C#18a, JNDA#09-44, DHJ#8.51
Obverse description Kiri crests top, in the center the value all in dotted border
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering

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

(Translation: Mitsutsugu)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1860-1869) - - 25 120 000
Numisquare ID 6032623750
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