Japan 5 Monme "Meiwa Go-monme-gin", 1765 – 1768

5 Monme "Meiwa Go-monme-gin" aus Japan. Ausgegeben von 1765 bis 1768. Geprägt in Billon (.460 silver). Durchmesser 0 mm, Gewicht 18.75 g.

Avers

Wavy symbol in-between a pair of solid and dotted lines on top. Below on a raised field with value as opposed to uninscribed ingots. The text 文字 BUNJI meaning that it has the same fineness as Genbun Chōgin. Rim with wave pattern. (Bun
Letter
Silver
Five
Monme)

Revers

Name of the hereditary official of the silver mint on raised field. Rim with wave pattern. (Jōze)

Rand

Stamped with the sakura cherry blossom symbol