"Tenpō Chōgin" (12 Daikoku) ND (1837-1858) front "Tenpō Chōgin" (12 Daikoku) ND (1837-1858) back
"Tenpō Chōgin" (12 Daikoku) ND (1837-1858) photo
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"Tenpō Chōgin" 12 Daikoku ND

 
Billon (.260 silver) - -
Description
Issuer
Japan
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1837-1858
Currency
Monme Silver / Monme-Gin / Ginme (1601-1874)
Composition
Billon (.260 silver)
Shape
Oval (Oval chunk)
Demonetized
28 June 1868
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#285361
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Tenpō Chōgin (12 Daikoku) ND (1837-1858) coin from Japan is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in the country. The Tenpō era, which lasted from 1830 to 1844, saw a number of economic and political reforms, including the introduction of new currency systems and the abolition of feudalism. The coin's mintage period, which spanned from 1837 to 1858, was a time of significant cultural and social change in Japan, as the country began to open up to the outside world and adopt Western ways of life. Despite the challenges of this time, the Tenpō Chōgin coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, offering a glimpse into Japan's rich history and cultural heritage.