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'Hōei Futatsu-hō Mameitagin' Large 宝
| Issuer | Japan |
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| Year | 1706-1710 |
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| Technique | Hammered (bean) |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the seated figure of Daikoku, the god of wealth, rendered in a stylized hammered relief characteristic of Edo-period mameitagin coinage. Superimposed over or adjacent to the deity is the kanji character 宝 (Hō), boldly struck and serving as the era designation for the Hōei period. The irregular, bean-shaped flan exhibits the typical uneven surface and rounded edges produced by the hand-hammering technique. The overall design is compact and confined within the small planchet, with no formal legend or border present. The artistic execution reflects the conventional style of the Kinza silver workshops. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a single large kanji character 宝 (Hō), boldly struck in high relief at the center of the irregular, bean-shaped flan. The character, denoting the Hōei era name, is rendered in a flowing, brushstroke-influenced style consistent with Edo-period silver mameitagin production. The flan surface is uneven and slightly convex, a natural consequence of the hand-hammering process used at the Kinza mint. No border, additional legend, or decorative elements are present. The striking is characteristic of the Futatsu-hō type, distinguished by the appearance of the Hō character on both sides. |
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| Edge | Plain (irregular) |
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