Japan 1 Shu "Meiji Isshugin", 1868 – 1869

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Japan Japan
Currency Ryō (1595 – 1874)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Shu
Year 1868 – 1869
Ruler Meiji (1867–1912)
Composition Silver (.880)
Shape Rectangular (irregular)
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Hammered, countermarked
Weight (g) 1.88
Thickness (mm) 1.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Shu from Japan. Issued from 1868 to 1869. Struck in Silver (.880). Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.88 g.

Obverse
An incuse stamp, mint name, and name of the mint official (Guaranteed
Ginza
Jōze)
Reverse
Value (1
Shu
Silver)
Edge
Vertical reeding on short sides slanted reeding on long sides

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