Mameitagin "Genbun Mameitagin" (文 cluster) ND (1736-1818) front Mameitagin "Genbun Mameitagin" (文 cluster) ND (1736-1818) back
Mameitagin "Genbun Mameitagin" (文 cluster) ND (1736-1818) photo
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Mameitagin "Genbun Mameitagin" 文 cluster ND

 
Billon (.460 silver) - -
Description
Issuer
Japan
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1736-1818
Currency
Monme Silver / Monme-Gin / Ginme (1601-1874)
Composition
Billon (.460 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bean)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
25 February 1827
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#27250
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Cluster of same letters

Lettering:
文 文 文
 文 文
文 文

Translation: Bun

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Mameitagin "Genbun Mameitagin" coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic change in Japan. The coin was minted during the Genbun era, which lasted from 1736 to 1818, and was a period of significant economic growth and development in Japan. The coin's mintage was a result of the government's efforts to standardize currency and promote trade, and it was used widely throughout the country. Despite being made of billon, a copper and silver alloy, the coin was valued highly and played an important role in the Japanese economy during this time.