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1 Shu Kin, Japan, 1824

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) shu kin coin
Japan, 1824
Obverse Image: Kiri crests top, denomination at the center.
Obverse Text: Romanization: ICHI / SHU (Translation: One Shu )
Reverse Image: Characters for the Mint Official and his signature.
Reverse Text: Romanization: MITSU / TSUGU (Translation: For engraver Shozaburo Mitsutsugu).
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Date made
1824
Credit Line
Japanese Government through Tanaka Fujimaro
Physical Description
silver (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 11 mm x 11 mm x 1.5 mm; 7/16 in x 7/16 in x 1/16 in
Object Name
coin
1 Shu Kin, Japan, 1824
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