Japan 1 Bu Gin, 1859 – 1868
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Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Ryō
(1595 – 1874)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Bu
Year
1859 – 1868
Ruler
Kōmei
(1846–1867)
Composition
Silver (.873)
Shape
Rectangular (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered, countermarked
Weight (g)
8.62
Thickness (mm)
2.6
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Bu from Japan. Issued from 1859 to 1868. Struck in Silver (.873). Measures 0 mm and weighs 8.62 g.
- Obverse
- Incuse stamp 定 (= Jo) over 4 kanji in rectangle surrounded by 20 sakuras (cherry blosoms) one of them inverted. Bottom left 2 strokes of 是 don't cross. (Guaranteed Ginza (Silver Mint) Joze (Mint Official))
- Reverse
- 3 vertical kanji in rectangle surrounded by 20 sakuras (cherry blosoms) one of them inverted (1 Bu Silver)
- Edge
- Vertical reeding on short sides with 2-3 incuse stars slanted reeding on long sides with 3 incuse stars
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1868) | — | — | — | — | — | 庄 stamp next to value | ||
| ND (1859-1868) | 11.4M | € 26,00 | € 33,00 | € 46,00 | € 50,00 | Variants exist | 97% |
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