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Mameitagin "Ansei Mameitagin" Daikoku with 寳 ND
| Billon (.135 silver) | - | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1859-1865 |
| Currency | Monme Silver / Monme-Gin / Ginme (1601-1874) |
| Composition | Billon (.135 silver) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bean) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 28 June 1868 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288012 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Daikoku with a character inside
Lettering: 寳
Translation: Treasure
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Mameitagin "Ansei Mameitagin" (Daikoku with 寳) ND (1859-1865) coin from Japan is that it was minted during a time of significant cultural and economic change in the country. The coin was produced during the late Edo period, a time when Japan was facing increased pressure from Western powers to open up to trade and commerce. This led to a period of rapid modernization and cultural exchange, which had a profound impact on Japanese society and economy. The Mameitagin coin, with its unique blend of traditional Japanese design and modern minting techniques, is a tangible representation of this fascinating period in Japanese history.
