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10 Sen - Shōwa Pattern
19 (1944) year| Brass | 2.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shōwa (1926-1989) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 19 (1944) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Shōwa era |
| Value | 10 Sen (0.10 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288124 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Circle in the center flanked by dots, the authority on top, and the date below
Lettering:
· 本 日 大 ·
年 九 十 和 昭
Translation:
· Great Japan ·
Year 19 of Shōwa
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Sen coin was designed to commemorate the 2600th anniversary of the mythical foundation of Japan, and it features an image of a phoenix on the obverse side, which is a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Japanese culture.
