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10 yen: CM.980-2015

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Hirohito (1926-1989)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2015-04-27) by North, Jeffrey J.

Dating

Production date: AD 1953 : Showa era

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 24.04 mm Weight 4.47 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Temple

  • Text: 日本国十円 Japan Ten Yen
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Value and era date within wreath

  • Text: 10 / 昭和三十七年 Showa Thirty-seventh year
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.980-2015
Primary reference Number: 238230

Audit data

Created: Thursday 12 September 2019 Updated: Thursday 12 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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