10 Yen - Shōwa (Brass Prototype) ND front 10 Yen - Shōwa (Brass Prototype) ND back
10 Yen - Shōwa (Brass Prototype) ND photo
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10 Yen - Shōwa (Brass Prototype) ND

 
Brass 2.49 g -
Description
Issuer
Japan
Emperor
Shōwa (1926-1989)
Type
Pattern
Value
10 Yen 10 JPY = USD 0.07
Currency
Yen (1871-date)
Composition
Brass
Weight
2.49 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#285857
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Inscription

Lettering: 作 試

Translation: Prototype

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Yen - Shōwa (Brass Prototype) ND from Japan made of Brass weighing 2.49 g is that it was never officially released into circulation. It was only produced as a prototype and a small number of samples were made, making it a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.