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1 Bu "Man'en Ichibukin" ND
| Gold (.574) | 0.825 g | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1860-1869 |
| Value | 1 Bu (¼) |
| Currency | Ryō (1595-1874) |
| Composition | Gold (.574) |
| Weight | 0.825 g |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#27004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Characters for the Mint Official and his signature
Lettering:
光
次
Translation: Mitsutsugu
Engraver: Shozaburo Mitsutsugu
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Bu "Man'en Ichibukin" coin from Japan is that it was minted during a time of significant cultural and economic change in the country. The coin was issued during the late Edo period, which saw the opening of Japan's economy to the outside world and the introduction of new technologies and ideas. This period of rapid modernization and cultural exchange had a profound impact on Japanese society and laid the groundwork for the country's emergence as a major world power in the 20th century.
