1 Yen - Shōwa (Pattern) 26 (1951) front 1 Yen - Shōwa (Pattern) 26 (1951) back
1 Yen - Shōwa (Pattern) 26 (1951) photo
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1 Yen - Shōwa Pattern

26 (1951) year
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Description
Issuer
Japan
Emperor
Shōwa (1926-1989)
Type
Pattern
Year
26 (1951)
Calendar
Japanese - Shōwa era
Value
1 Yen 1 JPY = USD 0.0067
Currency
Yen (1871-date)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#307333
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Denomination and date within a wreath

Lettering:
1
昭和二十六年

Translation:
1
Year 26 of Shōwa

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Yen - Shōwa (Pattern) 26 (1951) coin from Japan features a unique design that was never officially adopted as a circulating coin. Instead, it was only used as a pattern coin, which makes it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.