Picture Coins, Title Coins ☆ Kanbun Title / Rare Picture Coin / Namu Myoho Renge Kyo / Buddhist Coin / Rokudo Coin / Lucky Coin / Amulet Coin / Enchantment Coin / 1-102 ◎ Name: Picture Coin, Title Coin ◎ Issuing Country: Japan ◎ Year of Issue: Edo Period - ◎ Size: Diameter 26.4mm, Thickness 1.6mm ◎ Weight: 6.67g ◎ Purity: Copper ◎ Number of Issues: Unknown (small number) ◎ Condition: Good condition / There is aging and damage due to age (see photo) ※ At first glance, the design is similar to the Kanbun title coin, but it is slightly different. This is a rare title coin that is not often seen, and it is believed that the number of existing coins is quite small. (Reference materials) Title coins (daimokusen) are picture coins with the title "Namu Myoho Renge Kyo" engraved on the surface, and are pseudo-currencies with religious and talismanic characteristics. It is known for its use in funeral rites and religious practices rather than as a circulating currency. Title coins are pseudo-currencies classified as picture coins (toy coins, faith coins) despite their text-based design. It is understood that they were mainly engraved with the Nichiren sect's title "Namu Myoho Renge Kyo" and used as a symbol of faith and a protective charm. ☆ Wording and Imagery of Title Coins The basic form has the characters "Namu Myoho Renge Kyo" written largely on the front, but there are also types that combine "Thirty-Ban Shin", "Myoho", "Nichiren", and "Ten-Rasetsunyo". There are examples where the name of a temple or place name is included on the back or periphery, and it is considered to be connected to the protection and prayer of a specific temple. ☆ Uses and Religious Background of Title Coins Title coins have the character of Rokudo coins and ferry fares, and it is said that many were buried with the deceased. It is thought that title coins were also treated as religious tools to protect the journey to the afterlife, in the same way as the practice of giving six mon coins as a ferry fare for the "Sanzu River" in Japan. ※ 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