Japan 1 Bu - Genbun, 1736 – 1818
Edo mint
Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Ryō
(1595 – 1874)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Bu
Year
1736 – 1818
Composition
Gold (.653)
Shape
Rectangular (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Bu from Japan. Issued from 1736 to 1818. Struck in Gold (.653). Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.25 g.
- Obverse
- Kiri crests top and bottom, in the center the value (1 Bu)
- Reverse
- Characters for the Mint Official and his signature, top right era marker (Mitsutsugu, [Gen]bun)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1736-1818) | — |
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