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Mameitagin "Genroku Mameitagin" Double Daikoku with 元 around ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1695-1706 |
| Currency | Monme Silver / Monme-Gin / Ginme (1601-1874) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bean) |
| Demonetized | 4 February 1723 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#287185 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Daikoku, the god of wealth, with a letter in the middle, with cluster of same letters around
Lettering:
元 元
元
元
Translation: Gen
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 (1688-1704). The government aimed to stabilize the economy and combat inflation by introducing new coinage, including this silver Mameitagin coin. The coin's design features the characters "元" (gen) and "大黒" (daikoku) on opposite sides, symbolizing the unity of the country and the prosperity of the people.
