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Mameitagin "Ansei Mameitagin" Large 政 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#288013 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A character
Lettering: 政
Translation: (An)sei
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Mameitagin "Ansei Mameitagin" (Large 政) ND (1859-1865) coin from Japan is that it was minted during a time of significant cultural and economic change in the country. The Ansei era, which spanned from 1854 to 1860, saw the opening of Japan's ports to foreign trade and the introduction of Western ideas and technologies, which had a profound impact on Japanese society. The coin's Billon composition, which is a mixture of copper and silver, was also a new innovation for Japanese coinage during this period, reflecting the country's growing engagement with the global economy.
