Japan 1 Shu "Ansei Isshugin", 1854 – 1865
Information
Country
Japan
Currency
Ryō
(1595 – 1874)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Shu
Year
1854 – 1865
Ruler
Kōmei
(1846–1867)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Rectangular (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered, countermarked
Weight (g)
1.86
Thickness (mm)
1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Shu from Japan. Issued from 1854 to 1865. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.86 g.
- Obverse
- Incuse stamp 定 (= Jo) over 4 kanji in pearl border (Guaranteed Ginza (Silver Mint) Joze (Mint Official))
- Reverse
- 3 vertical kanji in pearl border (one shu silver)
- Edge
- Vertical reeding on short sides slanted reeding on long sides
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