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2 Bu
– Japan
Standard circulation coins
Context
Years:
1818–1828
Issuer:
Japan
Currency:
Ryō
(1595—1874)
Demonetization
: 19 November 1835
Total mintage:
5,972,044
Material
Weight:
6.52 g
Gold weight:
3.69 g
Shape:
Rectangular (irregular)
Composition:
Gold
(56.6%
Gold
, 43.4%
Silver
)
Magnetic:
No
Technique:
Hammered
Alignment:
Coin alignment
References
Numista:
#16373
Value
Bullion value:
$580.35
Obverse
Inscription:
分 二
Translation:
Two Fen
Language:
Chinese
Engraver:
Shozaburo Mitsutsugu
Reverse
Inscription:
文
光
次
Translation:
Civil and Military Affairs
Prosperity and Abundance
Language:
Chinese
Engraver:
Shozaburo Mitsutsugu
Edge
Mints
Name
Mark
Kinza, Edo
—
Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
—
—
5,972,044
+
💎
Extremely Rare