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Mameitagin "Hōei Mitsuhō Mameitagin" Large 宝 ND
| Billon (.320 silver) | - | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1710-1711 |
| Currency | Monme Silver / Monme-Gin / Ginme (1601-1874) |
| Composition | Billon (.320 silver) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bean) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 4 February 1723 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#285483 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A character, indicates Hōei era
Lettering: 宝
Translation: Hō(ei)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Mameitagin "Hōei Mitsuhō Mameitagin" (Large 宝) ND (1710-1711) coin from Japan is that it was made during a time of economic reform in Japan, known as the Hōei era, which aimed to stabilize the country's economy and combat inflation. The coin's Billon composition, which is a mixture of silver and copper, was a common practice during this time period, as it helped to conserve silver while still maintaining the coin's value.
