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"Tenpō Mameitagin" Daikoku Uniface ND
| Billon (.260 silver) | - | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1837-1858 |
| Value | Mameita Gin |
| 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#285344 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Tenpō Mameitagin" (Daikoku Uniface) coin from Japan 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 god of wealth and prosperity, Daikoku, on one side and an inscription on the other, symbolized the government's efforts to promote prosperity and abundance during this time.
