½ Shu – Ryukyu
Japan
Context
Material
Diameter: 41 mm
Weight: 27.4 g
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Shape: Round with a square hole
Composition: Copper
Magnetic: No
Technique: Cast
Alignment: Medal alignment
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References
Numista: #51086
Obverse
Description:
琉球通寶 (Ryūkyūtsūhō) in seal script, read clockwise.
Inscription:
琉
寶 通
球
寶 通
球
Translation:
Ryukyu Treasure Currency
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, seal script)
Language: Chinese
Reverse
Description:
Two seal script characters divided by a hole denote denomination.
Inscription:
半
朱
朱
Translation:
Half Zhu
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, seal script)
Language: Classical Chinese
Edge
Plain
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1863 | — | — |
💎 Very Rare