Japan 1 Shu / 1⁄16 Ryō "Bunsei Nanryō Isshugin", 1829 – 1837
Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Ryō
(1595 – 1874)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Shu / 1⁄16 Ryō "Bunsei Nanryō Isshugin"
Year
1829 – 1837
Ruler
Ninkō
(1817–1846)
Composition
Silver (.989)
Shape
Rectangular (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered, countermarked
Weight (g)
2.63
Thickness (mm)
1.9
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Shu / 1⁄16 Ryō "Bunsei Nanryō Isshugin" from Japan. Issued from 1829 to 1837. Struck in Silver (.989). Measures 0 mm and weighs 2.63 g.
- Obverse
- Six kanji in pearl border (Take sixteen to exchange for one Ryō)
- Reverse
- A Fundō (symbol for official weight) with an incuse stamp 定 to the left of it over 4 kanji surrounded by pearl border. (Guaranteed Ginza (Silver Mint) Jōze (Mint Official))
- Edge
- Vertical reeding on short sides Slanted reeding on long sides
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1829-1837) | 139.9M | € 98,00 | Variations in calligraphy exist |
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