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10 Sen - Shōwa Pattern; plain hole obverse
8 (1933) year| Nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shōwa (1926-1989) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 8 (1933) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Shōwa era |
| Value | 10 Sen (0.10 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#372728 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Issuing authority on top, date at the bottom, left and right from hole two wave pattern fields
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
❀ 本 日 大 ❀
年 八 和 昭
Translation:
❀ Great Japan ❀
Year 8 of Shōwa
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Sen - Shōwa (Pattern; plain hole obverse) 8 (1933) from Japan made of Nickel is that it was designed by a Japanese artist named Taro Okamoto, who was known for his modernist sculptures and coin designs. The coin features a unique pattern on the obverse side, which was created by drilling a series of small holes in the metal to form a geometric design. This technique was a departure from traditional coin design methods and gave the coin a distinctive look that set it apart from other coins of its time.
