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Mameitagin "Genroku Mameitagin" Large 元 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#287182 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A letter
Lettering: 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, which lasted from 1688 to 1704. The government introduced new currency reforms, including the minting of this coin, to address inflation and stabilize the economy. The coin's design features the Chinese character for "large" or "dai" on one side and the Japanese character for "gen" or "original" on the other, signifying its value and authenticity. Despite being issued over 300 years ago, some of these coins are still in circulation among collectors today, making them a valuable piece of Japanese history.
