Japan Meiji Era gold 2 bu 1868 to 1869, nearing the end of the Samurai period. There is a thought provoking movie of a few years ago entitled " The Last Samurai" with Tom Cruise. I liked it, and just handling these coins takes me back over 140 years ago. They are 12 by 19 mm and weigh 3.0 grams each. Gold is 223 parts per thousand fine. If your "bu"s starting looking pale you could take them back to the mint and get the bright gold color refreshed for a fee. about uncirculated, each $117.
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