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⅒ Yen - Meiji Copper-nickel Pattern
3 (1870) year| Copper-nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 3 (1870) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Meiji era |
| Value | 1⁄10 Yen (0.1 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#402985 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sunburst surrounded by five 5-7 paulownia seals and seven chrysanthemum seals, alternating each other.
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern ⅒ Yen - Meiji (Copper-nickel Pattern) 3 (1870) coin was designed by a Japanese artist named Tsukasa Osaka, who was also a prominent figure in the Meiji government. The coin features an image of a phoenix on one side and the Japanese imperial crest on the other. The phoenix design was meant to symbolize the rebirth and modernization of Japan during the Meiji period.
