1 Mameita Gin, Japan, 1854 - 1859

1 Mameita Gin, Japan, 1854 - 1859

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Description (Brief)
One (1) mameita gin, Ansei
Japan, 1854 - 1859
Obverse Image: "God of Plenty: with other large characters, character for Ansei era on God's belly.
Obverse Text: Romanization: SEI (Translation: Ansei era).
Reverse Image: "God of Plenty" design.
Reverse Text: N/A
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
bean money
date made
1854 - 1859
place made
Japan
Physical Description
silver (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 14 mm x 21.5 mm; 9/16 in x 27/32 in
ID Number
2017.0116.267
catalog number
2017.0116.267
accession number
2017.0116
Credit Line
Howard F. Bowker Family
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East Asian Coins
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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