"Tenpō Mameitagin" (保 around 常是) ND (1837-1858) front "Tenpō Mameitagin" (保 around 常是) ND (1837-1858) back
"Tenpō Mameitagin" (保 around 常是) ND (1837-1858) photo
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"Tenpō Mameitagin" 保 around 常是 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
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bean)
Demonetized
28 June 1868
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#285359
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Blank.

Comment

This type uses the same stamp as the Single Daikoku type, as the stamp is usually larger than the coin, somtimes parts of Daikoku can be seen in the right.

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 a stylized Phoenix on the obverse and a Chinese character on the reverse, symbolized the country's commitment to modernization and cultural exchange with China.