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2 Bu "Man'en Nibukin" ND
| Gold (.229) (Au 22.9, Ag 77.1%) | 3 g | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1860-1868 |
| Value | 2 Bu (½) |
| Currency | Ryō (1595-1874) |
| Composition | Gold (.229) (Au 22.9, Ag 77.1%) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Size | 17 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | September 1874 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#27006 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Characters for the Mint Official and his signature
Lettering:
光
次
Translation: Mitsutsugu
Engraver: Shozaburo Mitsutsugu
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Man'en Nibukin" coin is that it was minted during a time of significant cultural and economic change in Japan. The coin was introduced in 1860, just a few years after the country had opened up to the rest of the world following a period of isolation known as the Edo period. This coin was part of a new currency system introduced by the Meiji government, which aimed to modernize Japan's economy and align it with international standards. The coin's design, featuring a dragon and a phoenix, symbolizes the country's shift towards modernization and its desire to adopt new technologies and ideas from the West.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1860-1868) | 93797865 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Bu "Man'en Nibukin" ND (1860-1868) coin.
