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8 Monme "Akita Fūgin" ND
1863 year| Silver (.985) | 30 g | - |
| Issuer | Kubota Domain (Japanese feudal domains) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1863 |
| Value | 8 Monme = 1 Ryo |
| Currency | Ryō (1863) |
| Composition | Silver (.985) |
| Weight | 30 g |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#287796 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
A letter in seal script, in circle
Lettering: 改
Translation: Revised
Comment
Akita Fūgin was very popular at the time they was issued. However, the price of silver went down, resulting the value of 8 Monme for 1 Ryō became impossible. They were withdrawn after ciculating for only 11 months. Later the silver amount were adjusted to 9.2 Monme for 1 Ryō as Akita Ginban.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Akita Fūgin coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in Japan. The coin was produced in 1863, just a few years before the Meiji Restoration of 1868, which marked the end of Japan's feudal era and the beginning of its modernization. The coin's design, featuring a stylized phoenix and the Japanese characters for "Akita Fūgin," reflects the cultural and artistic traditions of the time. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item and a symbol of Japan's rich history.