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10 Yen - Shōwa Pattern
| Issuer | Japan Mint |
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| Type | Coin pattern |
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| Obverse description | Plain field displaying a large central ring motif in raised relief, representing the numeral zero or a stylized void, flanked by two small raised dots at either side. The Kanji legend 日本國 (Nihon-koku, 'State of Japan') is arranged in the upper field, with 昭和年 (Showa-nen, 'Year of Showa') inscribed in the lower field. The design is enclosed within a plain raised rim, the overall composition being stark and minimalist in character, consistent with a trial or pattern strike intended to test die or planchet specifications. |
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| Reverse description | Elaborate floral and foliate wreath surrounding a large central raised ring motif, the inner circle left blank as a placeholder field. The wreath comprises symmetrical scrolling acanthus-like branches bearing multiple chrysanthemum blooms in high relief, arranged to encircle the central device. At the base of the wreath, a decorative ribbon or foliate knot ties the composition together. The entire design is bordered by a beaded inner ring and a milled outer rim, the whole executed with exceptional artistic detail consistent with a presentation or trial pattern die. |
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| Mint | Japan Mint |
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