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10 Sen - Taishō Pattern
7 (1918) year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Taishō (1912-1926) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 7 (1918) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Taishō era |
| Value | 10 Sen (0.10 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#165208 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sunburst in centre surrounded by cherry blossoms, authority on top, date on bottom
Lettering:
• 本 日 大 •
年 七 正 大
Translation:
• Great Japan •
Year 7 of Taishō
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Sen coin was designed by a Japanese artist named Taro Okamoto, who was known for his sculptures and coin designs. The coin features a unique blend of traditional Japanese and modernist styles, with a stylized chrysanthemum flower on the obverse (front) side and a portrait of Emperor Taisho on the reverse (back) side. The coin was minted in 1918, during the Taisho period, which was a time of significant cultural and political change in Japan. Today, the Pattern 10 Sen coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of dollars.
