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Mameitagin "Hōei Futatsuhō" Mameitagin 宝 cluster ND
| Silver (.500) | - | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1706-1710 |
| Currency | Monme Silver / Monme-Gin / Ginme (1601-1874) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bean) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 4 February 1723 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#27236 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Small 宝 in Futatsu-hō calligraphy all over the field
Lettering:
宝
宝 宝 宝
宝 宝 宝
Translation: Hō(ei) x 7
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Mameitagin "Hōei Futatsuhō" coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic change in Japan. The coin was minted during the Hōei era, which lasted from 1706 to 1710, and was a period of significant economic growth and development in the country. The coin's silver content and its unique design featuring a stylized "宝" (treasure) character make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
