One (1) 5 momme gin coin, Meiwa
Japan, 1765
Obverse Image: The name of the hereditary official of the silver mint of the Tokugawa family.
Obverse Text: Romanization: JO / ZE (Translation: Joze, name of official).
Reverse Image: Moji as opposed to uniscribed ingots.
Reverse Text: Romanization: MOJI / GIN / GO / MONME (Translation: Character Silver 5 Momme).
Edge: Stamped with the sakura cherry blossom symbol.
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