5 Momme Gin, Japan, 1765

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One (1) 5 momme gin coin, Meiwa

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Japan, 1765

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Obverse Image: The name of the hereditary official of the silver mint of the Tokugawa family.

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Obverse Text: Romanization: JO / ZE (Translation: Joze, name of official).

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Reverse Image: Moji as opposed to uniscribed ingots.

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Reverse Text: Romanization: MOJI / GIN / GO / MONME (Translation: Character Silver 5 Momme).

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Edge: Stamped with the sakura cherry blossom symbol.

Date Made: 1765

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Japan

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, East Asian Coins

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Credit Line: Mrs. H. C. Griffith

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.NU64243Catalog Number: NU64243Accession Number: 237130

Object Name: Coin

Physical Description: silver (overall material)Measurements: overall: 45 mm x 22.5 mm x 3 mm; 1 25/32 in x 7/8 in x 1/8 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-0ec8-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_920606

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