Japan 2 Shu "Ansei Nishugin", 1859
Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Ryō
(1595 – 1874)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Shu
Year
1859
Ruler
Kōmei
(1846–1867)
Composition
Silver (.845)
Shape
Rectangular (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, countermarked
Weight (g)
13.62
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Shu from Japan. Issued in 1859. Struck in Silver (.845). Measures 0 mm and weighs 13.62 g.
- Obverse
- Three vertical characters (value) in pearl border (2 Shu Silver)
- Reverse
- A Fundo (symbol for official weight with an incuse stamp 定 (= Jo) to the left of it over 4 kanji surrounded by pearl border. (Guaranteed Silver Mint Joze)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1859) | 706.4K |
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