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Mameitagin "Bunsei Mameitagin" Large 文 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#285324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A Character, indicates Bunsei era
Lettering: 文
Translation: Bun(sei)
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 currency, including this coin, which was made of billon, a mixture of silver and copper. The coin's design featured the Chinese character "文" (mamei), which means "culture" or "civilization," and was intended to symbolize the country's cultural and economic growth.
