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1 Bu Ban Kin, Japan, 1830 - 1846

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) bu ban kin coin
Japan, 1830 - 1846
Obverse Image: Kiri crests top, denomination at the center.
Obverse Text: Romanization: ICHI / BU (Translation: One Bu )
Reverse Image: Characters for the Mint Official and his signature.
Reverse Text: N/A
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1830 - 1846
period of administration
1830 - 1846
Credit Line
Capron, Horace
Physical Description
gold (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 16.3 mm x 10.3 mm x 1.5 mm; 21/32 in x 13/32 in x 1/16 in
Object Name
coin
1 Bu Ban Kin, Japan, 1830 - 1846
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