Coin Japan 1 Tenp? Mameitagin - Double Daikoku - Edo period - 1837-1858 - Silver

Remarks:

Slight signs of wear.

This is a Japanese coin from the Edo period, specifically the Tenp? era, dating from 1837 to 1858. Its traditional name is Tenp? Mameitagin, and it is listed in the Numista catalog under number 285343. This coin is a "Double Daikoku" variant.

The coin is made of silver with a cast silver finish. It served as a weight currency, its value being determined by its weight. It was made by casting and then punching, which gives it an irregular shape, characteristic of "bean money" type coins. The edge of the coin is smooth and also irregular. The weight of the coin varies.

On the obverse, there is a double Daikoku motif, represented by two characters symbolizing Daikoku, one of the seven deities of good fortune associated with wealth. This double mark layout is typical of this type of coin. The characters are slightly raised, which is a characteristic of cast coins. The reverse has a rough surface, sometimes with secondary punches depending on the workshop or period of manufacture. There is no modern design or circular frame as on Western mintings, because it is cast, not struck, silver. The surface appearance is often grainy or orange peel, which is a characteristic of weight currencies from Edo Japan.