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100 Mon "Akita Namisen" ND
1862 year| Copper | 27.98 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Kubota Domain (Japanese feudal domains) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1862 |
| Value | 100 Mon |
| Currency | Mon (1862-1867) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 27.98 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Incuse |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#72886 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Plain with incuse mint mark
Lettering: 秋
Translation: Aki for Akita
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Nami-sen (Wave Coin) was made at the Aniyama Copper Mine, Akita, Dewa Province or the Akita clan.At first it was valued at 100 Mon, but it was not popular, and its value soon depreciated.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Akita Namisen coin is that it was issued during the Bakumatsu period, a time of significant social and political change in Japan. The coin's design features a unique blend of traditional Japanese and Western elements, reflecting the country's growing exposure to international influences during this period.
