1 Bu    (sold for $61.0)

1859-1868, Japan, Shogunate. Silver Bu (Ichibu) Coin w. additional Countermark!

Denomination: Bu (Ichibu)
Mint Period: 1859-1868 (Shogunate, Ansei Era)
Condition: A nice XF-AU with sharp details and perfectly applied round coutnermark!
Reference: KM-C#16a. var. here apparently with a nice round, possibly official or private bank countermark in upper inner field!
Dimensions: 25mm x 17mm
Material: Silver (.873)
Weight: 8.68gm

Ansei (安政) was a Japanese era name (年号, nengō, "year name") after Kaei and before Man'en. This period spanned the years from November 1854 through March 1860.  The reigning emperor was Kōmei-tennō (孝明天皇).