Japan 2 Shu / ⅛ Ryō "Shin-Nanryō Nishugin", 1824 – 1830
Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Ryō
(1595 – 1874)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Shu / ⅛ Ryō "Shin-Nanryō Nishugin"
Year
1824 – 1830
Ruler
Ninkō
(1817–1846)
Composition
Silver (.978)
Shape
Rectangular (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered, countermarked
Weight (g)
7.53
Thickness (mm)
2.2
Demonetized
31 December 1888
Description
2 Shu / ⅛ Ryō "Shin-Nanryō Nishugin" from Japan. Issued from 1824 to 1830. Struck in Silver (.978). Measures 0 mm and weighs 7.53 g.
- Obverse
- Ten kanji in pearl border, reading "以南鐐八片 換小判一兩" (Take eight pieces Nanryō to exchange for one ryō koban)
- 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 with incuse sakura
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1824-1830) | 60.6M | € 110,00 |
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