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10 Yen, Japan, 1898

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 10 yen coin
Japan, 1898
Obverse Image: Sunburst superimposed on sacred mirror, legends around border, denomination separated by paulownia crests
Obverse Text: Romanization: MEIJI / SAN / JU / ICHI / NEN / DAI / NIHON / JU / EN (Translation: Year 31 of Meiji Great Japan 10 Yen)
Reverse Image: Denomination within wreath, chrysanthemum above
Reverse Text: Romanization: JU / YEN (Translation: Ten Yen)
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Date made
1898
Credit Line
Chase Manhattan Bank
Physical Description
gold (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1.5 mm x 21 mm; 1/16 in x 13/16 in
Object Name
coin
10 Yen, Japan, 1898
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