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1 Bu "Bunsei Ichibukin" ND
| Gold (.560) | 3.27 g | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ninkō (1817-1846) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1819-1828 |
| Value | 1 Bu (¼) |
| Currency | Ryō (1595-1874) |
| Composition | Gold (.560) |
| Weight | 3.27 g |
| Size | 17.2 × 10.8 mm |
| Thickness | 0.06 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 2 August 1842 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#403129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Characters for the Mint Official and his signature
Script: Chinese (traditional, grass script)
Lettering:
文
光
次
Translation:
Bun
Mitsutsugu
Engraver: Shozaburo Mitsutsugu
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Bunsei Ichibukin coin is that it was issued during a time of economic reform in Japan, known as the Bunsei period (1818-1830). The government aimed to promote trade and commerce by introducing new currency, including this gold coin, which was worth one bu, a unit of currency equal to 1/100th of a ryō. The coin's design features the Japanese character for "one" on one side and a paulownia crest on the other, symbolizing the government's efforts to modernize and strengthen the economy.
