Jotoshu (Roof-Raising Coin) Tokaido ☆ Obverse: New Construction / Showa 4 / Picture Coin / Rare / 1-68 ◎ Name: Jotoshu (Roof-Raising Coin) Tokaido ◎ Issuing Country: Japan ◎ Year of Issue: Showa 4 (1929) ◎ Size: Diameter 29.8mm, Thickness 1.6mm ◎ Weight: 8.60g ◎ Composition: Brass ◎ Mintage: Unknown (Very few in number) ◎ Condition: Very Good (See photos) (Reference Material) This is believed to be a "Jotoshu" (roof-raising coin) used for celebrations and roof-raising ceremonies of new buildings manufactured by Tokaido. This Jotoshu was made in Showa 4 and was created to commemorate the completion of the framework of a new building. Jotoshu were scattered in the four directions of the house during the roof-raising ceremony and were used as lucky charms to pray for the prosperity and safety of the building. The roof-raising ceremony itself is a traditional ritual performed when the framework of the house, such as the pillars and beams, is completed, and the munagi (ridgepole), the highest part of the roof, is raised. It involves purification with sake, salt, and rice, as well as congratulatory gifts for those involved in the construction. Although the rituals and customs vary depending on the region, it is an important event to pray for the safe completion and safety of the new building. ☆ About Tokaido Tokaido, a publishing wholesaler (founded around Meiji 19 = 1886), was a company that historically played an active role mainly as a wholesaler of newspapers and magazines. It played an important role in publishing distribution from the Meiji era and was one of the leading wholesalers, mainly dealing with local areas and magazines. ※ This coin is free shipping. ※ The 10-yen coin in the photo is for comparison and is not included in the product. Type...Other Main Material...Copper