Picture Coin Samuhara Coin ☆ Old Cast / Rare / Bullet Deflecting Coin / Amulet Coin / Auspicious Coin / Charm / s12164 ◎Name: Picture Coin Samuhara Coin ◎Issuing Country: Japan ◎Issuing Year: After the Meiji era ◎Size: Diameter 27.6mm, Thickness 1.8mm ◎Weight: 6.87g ◎Purity: Copper ◎Number of Issues: Unknown ◎Condition: Good condition / There is aging and damage due to age (see photos) (Reference Material) Samuhara coins are lucky charms and amulet coins based on folk beliefs that have been passed down since before the Edo period, and are a type of amulet coin mainly used as a charm to ward off bullets and injuries. ☆Origin and Belief The characters of Samuhara are special characters like "[扌+合+辛][扌+台][扌+合+辛][扌+包+口]", and the anecdote that Kato Kiyomasa was protected on the battlefield by engraving them on his sword is famous. After the Meiji era, they were made as amulets for soldiers, especially during the Sino-Japanese War, the Russo-Japanese War, and the Pacific War. ☆Shape and Type Mainly round or oval-shaped copper coins with holes, with a diameter of 25-32mm and a weight of about 6-10g, they are designed to be easily sewn onto clothing. They were popular as amulets to prevent being hit by bullets when worn on the battlefield. ☆Samuhara Coins and Modern Times Even today, Samuhara coins are popular as powerful amulets, rare collector's items, and antiques. As a side note, there are "Samuhara Shrines" in Osaka and Okayama, Japan, and the belief in good health established by Tomisaburo Tanaka continues. ※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