Japan 2 Bu "Man'en Nibukin", 1860 – 1868
Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Ryō
(1595 – 1874)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Bu
Year
1860 – 1868
Composition
Gold (.229) (Au 22.9, Ag 77.1%)
Shape
Rectangular (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3
Demonetized
September 1874
Description
2 Bu from Japan. Issued from 1860 to 1868. Struck in Gold (.229) (Au 22.9, Ag 77.1%). Measures 0 mm and weighs 3 g.
- Obverse
- Kiri crests top and bottom, in the center the value (2 Bu)
- Reverse
- Characters for the Mint Official and his signature (Mitsutsugu)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1860-1868) | 93.8M | C#21c.1 | 91% | |
| ND (1860-1868) | — | C#21c.2 | 15% |
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