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2 Bu "Chikuzen Bukin" ND
1868 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Fukuoka Domain (Japanese feudal domains) |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1868 |
| Value | 2 Bu = ½ Ryō |
| Currency | Ryō (circa 1868) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#287869 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription vertical and Kaō era marker
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. The coin was produced in 1868, just a year before the Meiji Restoration, which marked the end of Japan's feudal era and the beginning of its modernization. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of Japanese history, offering a glimpse into the country's transition from a feudal society to a modern, industrialized nation.
