2 Shu / ⅛ Ryō "Shin-Nanryō Nishugin" ND (1824-1830) front 2 Shu / ⅛ Ryō "Shin-Nanryō Nishugin" ND (1824-1830) back
2 Shu / ⅛ Ryō "Shin-Nanryō Nishugin" ND (1824-1830) photo
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2 Shu / ⅛ Ryō "Shin-Nanryō Nishugin" ND

 
Silver (.978) 7.53 g -
Description
Issuer
Japan
Emperor
Ninkō (1817-1846)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1824-1830
Value
⅛ Ryō
Currency
Ryō (1595-1874)
Composition
Silver (.978)
Weight
7.53 g
Size
22.3 × 13.7 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Rectangular (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Countermarked
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
31 December 1888
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#16681
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

A Fundō (symbol for official weight) with an incuse stamp 定 to the left of it over 4 kanji surrounded by pearl border.

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering:

常銀
是座

Translation:
Guaranteed
Ginza (Silver Mint)
Jōze (Mint Official)

Edge

Vertical reeding on short sides
slanted reeding on long sides
with incuse sakura

Comment

新南鐐二朱銀, also called 文政南鐐二朱銀 BUNSEI NANRYО̄ NISHUGIN

Differences in calligraphy exist

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Shin-Nanryō Nishugin coin is that it was issued during a time of economic reform in Japan, known as the "Tenpō" period, which aimed to stabilize the country's economy and promote trade. The coin's design, featuring a combination of traditional Japanese motifs and Western-style numerals, reflects this blending of cultural influences and the country's desire to modernize and engage with the global economy.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1824-1830)  60624000 - - - - - -

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