MEIJI DYNASTY NIBUKIN GOLD COIN 1868-1869 JCC 71

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Starts	July 29, 2010 3:00 PM	Basic Shipping Information
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Auction ID	4817	Optional Shipping Insurance rest of world (AUD)	7.84
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Description

MEIJI DYNASTY NI BU GOLD COIN 1868-1869

THIS COIN IS HIGHLY PRIZED BY WESTERN COLLECTORS AS IT IS SHAPED IN RECTANGULAR SHAPE

MIXTURE OF GOLD AND SILVER

PURE GOLD CONTENT GRAMS FINESS 22.93 PERCENT

SILVER 76.73%

COIN WEIGHS 3 GRAMS

IMAGE IS OF EXACT COIN YOU WILL RECEIVE

COIN SIZE 20 X 12 X 1 MM

THIS TYPE OF COIN WAS FIRST MINTED IN JAPAN IN 1868 DURING THE MEIJI RESTORATION.

THE MEIJI RESTORATION OVER THREW THE ONCE POWERFUL SHOGUN WARLORDS.

THE RESTORATION PERIOD FLORISHED AS WESTERN IDEAS WERE ENHANCED AND THIS ALSO LED TO THE CANCELATION OF RECTANGULAR COINS AND ADOPTING ROUND COINS SIMILAR TO THE WEST.

THIS COIN REPRESENTS THE END OF TRADITIONAL JAPANESE WAYS UNDER THE SHOGUNS

More Information

Bi Metalic Coins: no
Certified Coins: no
Coin Collections: no
Gold Coins: yes
Mint/Proof Coins: no
Platinum Coins: no
Silver Coins: no
Uncirculated Coins: no
Year: 1868