10 Sen - Shōwa (Pattern) 8 (1933) front 10 Sen - Shōwa (Pattern) 8 (1933) back
10 Sen - Shōwa (Pattern) 8 (1933) photo
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10 Sen - Shōwa Pattern

8 (1933) year
Nickel 4.02 g -
Description
Issuer
Japan
Emperor
Shōwa (1926-1989)
Type
Pattern
Year
8 (1933)
Calendar
Japanese - Shōwa era
Value
10 Sen (0.10&nbspJPY)
Currency
Yen (1871-date)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
4.02 g
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#284338
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Issuing authority on top, date below, hole surrounded by Magatamas flanked by two Sakura cherry blossoms

Lettering:
本日大
年 八 和 昭

Translation:
Great Japan
Year 8th of Shōwa

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Sen - Shōwa (Pattern) 8 (1933) coin from Japan made of Nickel weighing 4.02 g is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage.