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Mameitagin "Tenpō Mameitagin" 保 around 寳 ND
| Billon (.260 silver) | - | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1837-1858 |
| Currency | Monme Silver / Monme-Gin / Ginme (1601-1874) |
| Composition | Billon (.260 silver) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bean) |
| Demonetized | 28 June 1868 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#285354 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Rough blank
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tenpō Mameitagin coin is that it was issued during a time of economic reform in Japan, known as the Tenpō period, which aimed to promote economic growth and stability by introducing new currency and monetary policies. The coin's design, featuring the Chinese character for "treasure" or "wealth" (寳) surrounded by the Japanese character for "protection" or "preservation" (保), reflects the government's efforts to promote economic prosperity and stability during this time.
