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3 Bu "Chikuzen Bukin" ND
1868 year| Gold | 5.0 g | - |
| Issuer | Fukuoka Domain (Japanese feudal domains) |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1868 |
| Value | 3 Bu = ¾ Ryō |
| Currency | Ryō (circa 1868) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.0 g |
| Size | 26.4 × 16.1 mm |
| Shape | Oval |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#287866 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription vertical and Kaō signature
Script: Chinese (traditional, grass script)
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 history, offering a glimpse into Japan's past and its transition towards a more modern society.