1 Bu "Ansei Ichibu Kin"

Features

Issuer Japan
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1837-1858
Value 1 Bu (¼)
Currency Ryō (1595-1874)
Composition Gold (.570) (Au 57%, Ag 43%)
Weight 2.25 g
Shape Rectangular (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
27003
References C# 20b
William D. Craig; 1976. Coins of the World, 1750-1850 (3rd edition). Western Publishing, Racine, Wisconsin, United States.

Obverse

Kiri crests top and bottom, in the center the value

Lettering: 分 一

Translation: 1 Bu

Engraver: Shozaburo Mitsutsugu

Reverse

Characters for the Mint Official and his signature

Lettering:
 正

Translation:
Sei
Mitsutsugu

Engraver: Shozaburo Mitsutsugu

Mint

Kinza, Edo, modern-day Tokyo, Japan

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
ND (1837-1858)  100% DHJ#8.45 (分 second stroke curved)
ND (1837-1858)  20% DHJ#8.46 (分 second stroke truncated)

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Numista Rarity index: 92 Search tips
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Bullion value: USD 91.95 Search tips
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