Gold 1/2 shu, Japan, 1540 - 1860. 1921.99.1

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1921.99.1

Physical Description

  • Axis: 0

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): .517
    • Height: 9
    • Width: 7
  • Shape: rectangular

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 1540 - 1860
  • Denomination: 1/2 shu
  • Manufacture: punch-marked
  • Material: Gold

  • Geographic

    • Region: Japan
    • Locality: Kai

  • Obverse

    • Type: 4 stamps

  • Reverse

    • Type: 2 stamps

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1921.99.1
  • Department: East Asian
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Newell, Edward T.

Notes

  • Formerly catalogued as 1921.999.107

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States