½ Shu "Ryūkyūtsūhō", Japan

Main information

Country:
Japan
Years of Minting:
1863
Period:
n/a
Coin Type:
Standard circulation coin
Edge:
Plain
Shape:
Round with a square hole
Technique:
Cast
Mint:
n/a

$125.00-$295.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Reverse

Description:

Two vertical characters divided by hole represent denomination in seal script

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Four characters in seal script around hole, reads top, bottom, right, then left; as 琉球通寶 Ryūkyūtsūhō

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

Obverse:

琉寶通球

Reverse:

半朱

Composition

Copper

Size

Weight:27.4 g
Diameter:41 mm
Thickness:2.5 mm
Edge:Plain

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½ Shu "Ryūkyūtsūhō", Japan

Main information

Reference Price

$125.00-$295.00

Coin Design

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Obverse

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