Mameita gin Coin Type
Vergulde Draak (Draeck) (Gilt Dragon) Wrecks
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Country of Origin Japan
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Province Mint Unidentified
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Soverign Issuer Keicho Era
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Date 1601-1695
Museum Reference
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Museum Reference GT3095 - Mameita gin (1601-1695)
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Registration Number 3095
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CatalogueYr
Coin information
| Coin Name | Mameita gin |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Province Mint | Unidentified |
| Soverign Issuer | Keicho Era |
| Date | 1601-1695 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.60g |
| Ship | Vergulde Draak (Draeck) (Gilt Dragon) |
| Other Details | Part of collection found on beach near Moore River c.1932 (Edwards) |
| Museum reference | GT3095 - Mameita gin (1601-1695) |
| Registration Number | 3095 |
| Catalogue | Yr |
| URL | http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/numismatics/gt3095-mameita-gin-1601-1695 |
Vergulde Draak (Draeck) (Gilt Dragon)
The Vergulde Draak (Draeck) (Gilt Dragon) built in Netherlands, by VOC, owned by VOC. The Vergulde Draak (Draeck) (Gilt Dragon) cargo was Coins, general cargo. The Master of the Vergulde Draak (Draeck) (Gilt Dragon) was Pieter Albertsz, the Vergulde Draak (Draeck) (Gilt Dragon) had a crew of 193. The Vergulde Draak (Draeck) (Gilt Dragon) was lost 1656/04/28 at Off Ledge Point.
The Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon) sailed from Texel bound for Batavia (Jakarta), under Pieter Albertsz carrying trade goods and eight chests of silver to the value of 78,6000 guilders. On 28 April 1656 the Gilt Dragon was wrecked just south of Ledge Point. 75 of the 193 made it to shore. A small boat was sent with the Understeersman and six others to Batavia ( now Jakarta) arriving 40 days...
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