Picture Coin Heiji Zenigata ☆ Old Cast / Fine Condition / Back with 24 Waves, Large / Rare / Toy Coin / Lucky Coin / Charm Coin / 1-74 ◎ Name: Picture Coin Heiji Zenigata ◎ Country of Issue: Japan ◎ Year of Issue: Showa? (Details unknown) ◎ Size: Diameter 29.9mm, Thickness 1.3mm ◎ Weight: 7.03g ◎ Fineness: Copper, etc. ◎ Number of Issues: Unknown (believed to be few) ◎ Condition: Near Fine (see photos) (Reference Material) Heiji Zenigata is the main character of a detective story series written by the author Kodo Nomura from 1931 to 1957. A total of 383 long and short stories were published, and it developed into a nationally popular period drama from the Showa to Heisei eras. It is said that the novel was inspired by Kodo seeing the sign of the construction company "Zenitaka-gumi" and coming up with the name "Zenigata". ☆ Character/Features Heiji Zenigata is the most compassionate detective in Edo, and he is characterized by his special skill of "throwing coins" when solving cases. He works with his subordinate, Hachigoro (Garappa), and solves various cases using his reasoning skills and compassion for the common people. The special move of throwing coins is not based on historical fact, but was created by Kodo, although it is said that he was inspired by a character in the Chinese novel "Suikoden". ※ 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