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Mameitagin "Genroku Mameitagin" 元 cluster 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) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 4 February 1723 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#27232 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Small 元 all over the field
Lettering:
元 元
元 元 元
元 元 元
元 元
Translation: Gen(roku)
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 these coins, to help stabilize the economy and promote trade. The coin's design features the Chinese character for "gen" or "original" on one side, and the Japanese character for "roku" or "six" on the other, representing the sixth year of the Genroku period.
