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10 Sen - Shōwa Thin characters pattern
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#285818 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Issuing authority on top, date at the bottom, left and right from hole two wave pattern fields
Lettering:
❀ 本 日 大 ❀
年 八 和 昭
Translation:
❀ Great Japan ❀
Year 8 of Shōwa
Comment
Difference from normal coins.Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Sen coin was designed by Japanese artist and engraver, Taro Okamoto, who is also known for his iconic sculpture, "Tower of the Sun," which was featured in the 1970 World's Fair in Osaka, Japan.
