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Mameitagin "Genroku Mameitagin" 元 around 寳 ND
| Silver (.640) | - | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1695-1706 |
| Currency | Monme Silver / Monme-Gin / Ginme (1601-1874) |
| Composition | Silver (.640) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bean) |
| Demonetized | 4 February 1723 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#287245 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Rough blank
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Genroku Mameitagin coin is that it was issued during a time of economic reform in Japan, known as the Genroku period, which lasted from 1688 to 1704. The government introduced new currency reforms, including the minting of this coin, to address the economic challenges of the time, such as inflation and debasement of the currency. The coin's design, featuring the Chinese character for "gen" or "original," reflects the government's efforts to restore the value of the currency to its original worth.
