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2 Shu "Man'en Nishukin" ND
| Gold (.229) | 0.75 g |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Kōmei (1846-1867) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1860-1869 |
| Value | 2 Shu (⅛) |
| Currency | Ryō (1595-1874) |
| Composition | Gold (.229) |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Size | 13.2 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1874 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#69472 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
Characters for the Mint Official and his signature all in dotted border
Script: Chinese (traditional, grass script)
Lettering:
光
次
Translation: Mitsutsugu
Engraver: Shozaburo Mitsutsugu
Comment
examples with coin alignment exitInteresting fact
The Man'en Nishukin coin was used as a form of currency during the Meiji Restoration, a time of significant social and political change in Japan. Despite being made of gold, the coin was not widely accepted and had a limited circulation, making it a rare and valuable collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1860-1869) | 25120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Shu "Man'en Nishukin" ND (1860-1869) coin.
