Heritage Auctions

2 Bu – Japan

Context

Years: 1828–1832

Issuer: Japan

Currency:

(1595—1874)

Demonetization: 6 September 1842

Total mintage: 4,066,123

Material

Weight: 6.56 g

Gold weight: 3.21 g

Shape: Rectangular (irregular)

Composition: Gold (49% Gold, 51% Silver)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Hammered

References

Numista: #27005

Value

Bullion value: $505.50

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
—	—	4,066,123

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