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5 Fun "Fuji-hata" Pattern ND
1869 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1869 |
| Value | 5 Fun (½) |
| Currency | Monme (1869) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291366 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two characters, one above and one below center hole
Lettering:
五
分
Translation:
Five
Fun
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Fun "Fuji-hata" coin was designed by a Japanese artist named Tsukasa Saito, who was known for his skill in creating intricate designs that blended traditional Japanese motifs with Western-style engraving techniques. The coin's design features a stunning depiction of Mount Fuji, Japan's iconic mountain, surrounded by cherry blossoms and other symbols of Japanese culture. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of the Meiji Emperor, who ruled Japan from 1867 until his death in 1912. The coin was minted in 1869, during the Meiji Restoration, a time of significant cultural and political change in Japan.
