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Mameitagin "Bunsei Mameitagin" 文 cluster ND
| Billon (.360 silver) | - | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1820-1837 |
| Currency | Monme Silver / Monme-Gin / Ginme (1601-1874) |
| Composition | Billon (.360 silver) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bean) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | September 1842 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#289963 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cluster of same letters
Lettering:
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Translation: Bun
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Mameitagin "Bunsei Mameitagin" coin is that it was issued during a time of economic reform in Japan, known as the Bunsei era (1818-1830). The government aimed to stimulate the economy by introducing new coinage systems, and the Mameitagin coin was one of the new coins introduced during this period. The coin's design features a unique combination of Japanese characters and geometric patterns, making it a distinctive and interesting piece of numismatic history.
