© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
Mameitagin "Ansei Mameitagin" Double Daikoku 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#55934 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Daikoku with a character inside, indicates Ansei era
Lettering: 政
Translation: (An)sei
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Mameitagin "Ansei Mameitagin" (Double Daikoku) coin is that it was issued during a time of economic reform in Japan, known as the "Ansei Reform" (1854-1860), which aimed to modernize the country's economy and currency system. The coin's unique design, featuring two Daikoku (a mythical creature representing prosperity and good luck) on opposite sides, symbolized the government's efforts to promote economic growth and stability.
