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2 Shu "Kōshū Nishukin"
1650 year| Gold | 1.9 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Kai Province (Japanese feudal domains) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1650 |
| Value | 2 Shu = ⅛ Ryō |
| Currency | Ryō (1506-1871) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#27231 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Interesting fact
The Kōshū Nishukin coin was used as a form of currency during the Edo period in Japan, specifically in the Kai Province. It was made of gold and weighed 1.9 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. The coin was also adorned with intricate designs, including the crest of the Tokugawa shogunate, which was the ruling power in Japan during that period. Despite its small size, the coin was a symbol of wealth and power, and it played an important role in the economy of the time.
