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1 Bu - Genbun Edo ND
| Gold (.653) | 3.25 g | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1736-1818 |
| Value | 1 Bu (¼) |
| Currency | Ryō (1595-1874) |
| Composition | Gold (.653) |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#123913 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Characters for the Mint Official and his signature, top right era marker
Lettering:
光文
次
Translation: Mitsutsugu, [Gen]bun
Engraver: Shozaburo Mitsutsugu
Interesting fact
The 1 Bu Genbun (Edo) coin was issued during the reign of the Tokugawa shogunate, a feudal regime that ruled Japan from 1603 to 1867. The coin was used as a means of currency during this time and was made of gold, which was a valuable resource in Japan at the time. The coin weighs 3.25 grams and is made of 65.3% gold, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
