Japan (Edo Period): ca. 1832-1858 gold 2-shu

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  1. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    Japan (Edo Period): ca. 1832-1858 gold 2-shu

    PCGS MS63. Cert. #46788943.

    Numista-16677. Craig-18, JNDA-09-43, Friedberg-34.

    Gold (.298 fine), 1.64 g. Rectangular 13 x 7.5 mm.

    Due to their relatively low gold content, these little rectangular coins should perhaps more properly be referred to as electrum pieces. They are an interesting issue from the Edo Period under the Tokugawa Shogunate, when Japan was emerging from its Samurai past.

    Ex-Josh Zachman, 9 September 2023.

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    lordmarcovan, Dec 23, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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    Japanese Gold 2 Shu (minted sometime between 1832 and 1858).jpg
     
    Croatian Coin Collector, Dec 27, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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    i've seen these a few times and I really like em but got other gold in line that come 1st lol (not that I wouldn't grab one of these if the price was right)
     
    mrweaseluv, Dec 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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    Their smallish size and modest gold content keeps ‘em relatively affordable. Lots of bang for the buck, I say. What they lack in bullion content they more than make up for in “coolness factor”.
     
    lordmarcovan, Dec 28, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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