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10 Yen - Meiji

3 (1870) year
Gold (.916) 16.1 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Japan
Emperor
Meiji (1867-1912)
Type
Pattern
Year
3 (1870)
Calendar
Japanese - Meiji era
Value
10 Yen (10&nbspJPY)
Currency
Yen (1871-date)
Composition
Gold (.916)
Weight
16.1 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#27188
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Sunburst crest superimposed on sacred mirror, flanked by military banners, chrysanthemum above with paulowian crest below

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Minted in the Osaka branch

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Yen - Meiji 3 (1870) coin from Japan is an extremely rare and valuable coin, with only 30 pieces minted. It is considered a crown jewel for collectors of Japanese coins and is highly sought after by numismatists worldwide.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
3 (1870)  - - - - - -

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