10 Yen, Japan, 1951

10 Yen, Japan, 1951

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Description (Brief)
One (1) 10 yen coin
Japan, 1951
Obverse Image: Phoenix Hall (Hōōdō Temple, Byōdō-in) in center with Country name on top and value below.
Obverse Text: Romanization: NIHON / JU / EN (Translation: Japan, 10 Yen)
Reverse Image: Denomination with foliage wreath surrounding.
Reverse Text: Romanization: 10 / SHOWA / NI / JU / ROKU / NEN (Translation: 10, Showa year 26).
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coin
date made
1951
place made
Japan
Measurements
overall: 1.5 mm x 24.5 mm; 1/16 in x 31/32 in
ID Number
2017.0060.2705
catalog number
2017.0060.2705
accession number
2017.0060
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East Asian Coins
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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