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Mameitagin 'Genbun Mameitagin' 文 cluster
| Issuer | Japan |
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| Year | 1736-1818 |
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| Reference(s) | C#8b.1, JNDA#09-66 |
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| Reverse description | The reverse field is entirely covered by a repeating cluster of the kanji character 文 (Bun) arranged in a grid-like pattern across the flan, serving as the principal authenticating device of the Genbun Mameitagin issue. The characters are struck in regular script and appear in multiple rows, their uniform repetition functioning as both a mint guarantee mark and an era identifier. Small dot separators are visible between individual characters, and the overall arrangement fills the convex, domed surface typical of bean silver coinage. The hammered execution results in slight variation in depth and clarity across individual impressions, consistent with hand-struck production methods of the Edo-period Ginza mint. |
| Reverse script | Chinese (Kanji) |
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| Mintage | ND (1736-1818) - 文 in regular script |
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