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Mameitagin "Bunsei Mameitagin" Large 寳 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 | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#285322 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
A character
Lettering: 寳
Translation: Treasure
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 the Chinese character "寳" (hō), which means "treasure" or "precious," reflecting the coin's value and significance.
