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1 Bu "Chikuzen Bukin" ND
1868 year| Gold | 1.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Fukuoka Domain (Japanese feudal domains) |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1868 |
| Value | 1 Bu = ¼ Ryō |
| Currency | Ryō (circa 1868) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Size | 18.4 × 12.6 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Oval |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#287867 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription vertical and Kaō signature
Lettering:
筑
前
Translation: Chikuzen
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Chikuzen Bukin coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in Japan, specifically during the Meiji Restoration of 1868. This period saw the end of the Edo period and the beginning of the Meiji era, which marked a significant shift in Japan's political, social, and economic structures. The coin's design, featuring a phoenix on one side and a dragon on the other, symbolizes this transformation and the blending of traditional Japanese culture with Western influences.
