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Mameitagin "Genroku Mameitagin" double Daikoku 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#27227 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Mameitagin "Genroku Mameitagin" (double Daikoku) ND (1695-1706) coin from Japan is that it was issued during a time of economic reform in Japan, known as the Genroku period. This period saw a significant increase in trade and commerce, and the introduction of new currency systems, such as the Mameitagin coin, which was equivalent to two Daikoku, a standard unit of currency at the time. The coin was made of silver (.640) and was widely used throughout Japan during this time.
