Japan 2 Bu "Bunsei Nibukin", 1818 – 1828
regular script
Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Ryō
(1595 – 1874)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Bu
Year
1818 – 1828
Composition
Gold (.563) (Au 56.3%, Ag 43.7%)
Shape
Rectangular (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.52
Demonetized
19 November 1835
Description
2 Bu from Japan. Issued from 1818 to 1828. Struck in Gold (.563) (Au 56.3%, Ag 43.7%). Measures 0 mm and weighs 6.52 g.
- Obverse
- Kiri crests top and bottom, in the center the value (2 Bu)
- Reverse
- Characters for the Mint Official and his signature (Mitsutsugu)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1818-1828) | 6M | DHJ#8.28; Edo mint |
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