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2 Bu Ban Kin, Japan, 1856

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 2 bu ban kin coin
Japan, 1856
Obverse Image: Kiri crests top and bottom, in the center the value.
Obverse Text: Romanization: NI / BU (Translation: Two bu).
Reverse Image: Characters for the Mint Official and his signature
Reverse Text: Romanization: MITSU / TSUGU (Translation: Shozaburo Mitsutsugu)
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1856
Physical Description
gold (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 20 mm x 12.5 mm x 1.3 mm; 25/32 in x 1/2 in x 1/16 in
Object Name
coin
2 Bu Ban Kin, Japan, 1856
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