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"Tenpō Mameitagin" (small 保 characters)

🇯🇵 Japan · "Tenpō Mameitagin" (small 保 characters) · 1601–1859
Regular
Weight5.4 g
CompositionBillon (26% silver)
ReferenceC# 8.3, JNDA# 09-68, DHJ# 9.52
Collector's Key World IDCKW-JPN-163

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What is a 1837 Japan "Tenpō Mameitagin" (small 保 characters) made of?
Billon (.260 silver), weighing 5.4 g.
What is the melt value of a 1837 Japan "Tenpō Mameitagin" (small 保 characters)?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1837 Japan "Tenpō Mameitagin" (small 保 characters) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.