2 Shu Kin, Japan, 1830 - 1846

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2 Shu Kin, Japan, 1830 - 1846
2 Shu Kin, Japan, 1830 - 1846
2 Shu Kin, Japan, 1830 - 1846
Description (Brief):

One (1) 2 shu kin coin

Description (Brief)

Japan, 1830 - 1846

Description (Brief)

Obverse Image: Kiri crests top, denomination at the center.

Description (Brief)

Obverse Text: Romanization: NI / SHU (Translation: Two Shu )

Description (Brief)

Reverse Image: Characters for the Mint Official and his signature.

Description (Brief)

Reverse Text: Romanization: MITSU / TSUGU (Translation: Shozaburo Mitsutsugu)

Date Made: 1830 - 1846Period Of Administration: 1830 - 1846

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: JapanAssociated Place: Japan

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, East Asian Coins

Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: Delano, Fred

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.43777.1Catalog Number: 43777.1Accession Number: 166178

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: gold (overall material)Measurements: overall: 18.5 mm x 9 mm x 2 mm; 23/32 in x 11/32 in x 3/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-6838-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_921101

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