Japan 2 Shu / ⅛ Ryō "Ko-Nanryō Nishugin", 1772 – 1824
Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Ryō
(1595 – 1874)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Shu / ⅛ Ryō "Ko-Nanryō Nishugin"
Year
1772 – 1824
Ruler
Go-Momozono
(1771–1779)
Composition
Silver (.978)
Shape
Rectangular (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered, countermarked
Weight (g)
10.19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Shu / ⅛ Ryō "Ko-Nanryō Nishugin" from Japan. Issued from 1772 to 1824. Struck in Silver (.978). Measures 0 mm and weighs 10.19 g.
- Obverse
- Ten kanji in pearl border, reading "以南鐐八片 換小判判一両" (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
- Plain or with filing, with incuse sakura (see comments)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1800-1824) | 16.8M | DHJ# 9.73; Kansei type | 20% | |
| ND (1800-1824) | — | DHJ# 9.74; Kansei type; large specimen | ||
| ND (1772-1788) | 30.7M | DHJ# 9.71; Meiwa type | 20% | |
| ND (1772-1788) | — | DHJ# 9.72; Meiwa type; large specimen |
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