Heritage Auctions

2 Bu – Japan

Context

Years: 1818–1828

Issuer: Japan

Currency:

(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

Inscription:

文

光

次

Translation:

Civil and Military Affairs

Prosperity and Abundance

Language: Chinese

Engraver: Shozaburo Mitsutsugu

Name	Mark
Kinza, Edo	—

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
—	—	5,972,044

💎 Extremely Rare