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2 Shu "Ko-Kōkin" Old Kōshūkin; Kichi-nishu

Features

Issuer Kai Province (Japanese feudal domains)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 1582
Value 2 Shu = ⅛ Ryō
Currency Ryō (1506-1871)
Composition Gold
Weight 2.22 g
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
369391
References JC# 06-12-3
Ujisato Hanyu (ed.), Clark Smith (ed.), Koryu Katagiri (ed.); 2021. The Standard Catalog of Japanese Coins. Zeus Coin Gallery, Tokyo, Japan.

Obverse

𠮷 (alternative form of Shinjitai 吉 kichi) mark on the right, vertical denomination 貮朱 (Shinjitai 二朱 nishu)

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering:

 𠮷

Translation:
Kichi
Two Shu

Reverse

Trace of hammering-on-stone

Comments

Exact date unknown. 1582 was chosen to be the year that Takeda clan were destroyed by Nobunaga.

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Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Shu "Ko-Kōkin" (Old Kōshūkin; Kichi-nishu)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Shu "Ko-Kōkin" (Old Kōshūkin; Kichi-nishu)
Ginza Coins
Auction 34
Lot 137
Internet Archive
5 Nov 2022 XF USD 9380.24
(JPY 1 500 000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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