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10 Sen - Shōwa Pattern
14 (1939) year| Aluminium | 1.50 g | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shōwa (1926-1989) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 14 (1939) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Shōwa era |
| Value | 10 Sen (0.10 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.50 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284345 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Double petal Sakura cherry blossom flanked by two dots, inscriptions on top and bottom
Lettering:
本 日 大
年 四 十 和 昭
Translation:
Great Japan
Year 14th of Shōwa
Interesting fact
Did you know that the Pattern 10 Sen coin was designed by a Japanese artist named Taro Okamoto? He was a renowned sculptor and artist who was known for his modernist style and his works often featured abstract and geometric shapes. The Pattern 10 Sen coin features a unique blend of traditional Japanese design elements, such as the chrysanthemum crest, with modernist influences, making it a truly distinctive piece.
