"Tenpō Mameitagin" (Daikoku with 寳) ND (1837-1858) front "Tenpō Mameitagin" (Daikoku with 寳) ND (1837-1858) back
"Tenpō Mameitagin" (Daikoku with 寳) ND (1837-1858) photo
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"Tenpō Mameitagin" Daikoku with 寳 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)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
28 June 1868
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#285334
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Daikoku with a character inside

Lettering:

Translation: Treasure

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 trade and commerce by introducing new currency and monetary systems. The coin's design, featuring the god Daikoku holding a magic mallet, symbolized prosperity and good fortune, and was meant to inspire confidence in the new currency.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1837-1858)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for "Tenpō Mameitagin" (Daikoku with 寳) ND (1837-1858) coin.