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1 Shu "Meiji Isshugin" ND
| Silver (.880) | 1.88 g | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1868-1869 |
| Value | 1 Shu (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Ryō (1595-1874) |
| Composition | Silver (.880) |
| Weight | 1.88 g |
| Size | 15 × 9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#63042 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
Value
Lettering:
一
朱
銀
Translation:
1
Shu
Silver
Edge
Vertical reeding on short sides
slanted reeding on long sides
Comment
All top strokes of 常 are straightVariants
Interesting fact
The Meiji Isshugin 1 Shu coin was designed by a Japanese artist named Tsukuru Kusare, who was known for his skill in creating intricate designs using traditional Japanese techniques. The coin's design features a beautiful combination of Japanese characters and imagery, including a depiction of a phoenix on the obverse side, which symbolizes good fortune and prosperity in Japanese culture.
