Japan 1 Bu "Ansei Ichibu Kin", 1837 – 1858
Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Ryō
(1595 – 1874)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Bu
Year
1837 – 1858
Composition
Gold (.570) (Au 57%, Ag 43%)
Shape
Rectangular (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Bu from Japan. Issued from 1837 to 1858. Struck in Gold (.570) (Au 57%, Ag 43%). Measures 0 mm and weighs 2.25 g.
- Obverse
- Kiri crests top and bottom, in the center the value (1 Bu)
- Reverse
- Characters for the Mint Official and his signature (Sei Mitsutsugu)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1837-1858) | — | DHJ#8.45 (分 second stroke curved) | 100% | |
| ND (1837-1858) | — | DHJ#8.46 (分 second stroke truncated) | 20% |
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