2 Shu Kin, Japan, 1830 - 1846

2 Shu Kin, Japan, 1830 - 1846

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Description (Brief)
One (1) 2 shu kin coin replica
Japan, 1830 - 1846
Obverse Image: Kiri crests top, denomination at the center.
Obverse Text: Romanization: NI / SHU (Translation: Two Shu )
Reverse Image: Characters for the Mint Official and his signature.
Reverse Text: Romanization: MITSU / TSUGU (Translation: Shozaburo Mitsutsugu)
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coin
date made
1830 - 1846
period of administration
1830 - 1846
place made
Japan
associated place
Japan
Physical Description
gold (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 13 mm x 8 mm x 1.5 mm; 1/2 in x 5/16 in x 1/16 in
ID Number
NU.66.13661
catalog number
66.13661
accession number
268682
Credit Line
Sebald, William J.
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East Asian Coins
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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