5 Monme `Meiwa Go-monme-gin`

€26,996.00
IssuerJapan
Year1765-1768
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Monme
CurrencyMonme Silver / Monme-Gin / Ginme (1601-1874)
CompositionBillon (.460 silver)
Weight18.75 g
Dimensions
Thickness2.9 mm
Shape and TechniqueRectangular
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1874
Reference(s) C#10, JNDA#09-46, KM#9.70
Obverse descriptionWavy symbol in-between a pair of solid and dotted lines on top. Below on a raised field with value as opposed to uninscribed ingots. The text 文字 BUNJI meaning that it has the same fineness as Genbun Chōgin. Rim with wave pattern.
Obverse scriptChinese
Obverse lettering




(Translation: Bun Letter Silver Five Monme)
Reverse descriptionName of the hereditary official of the silver mint on raised field. Rim with wave pattern.
Reverse scriptChinese
Reverse lettering

(Translation: Jōze)
EdgeStamped with the sakura cherry blossom symbol
Mint
MintageND (1765-1768)  - - 361 280
Catalog ID9783320360
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