At Least I Found ONE Cool Coin Today..

[Natman]

Aside from the 1790's FRAUDS in my other post, here is at least one authentic one, it looks Japanese..

Nat

 

[DANGLANGLEY]

That's a cool coin. Wish I could read it

 

[Montana Jim]

It's a 10-yen coin. (google search)

Actual diameter: 2.35 cm
Composition: Bronze
Design: Evergreen Tree and
Uji Byodo-in Hoo-do Temple
(a famous temple in Kyoto)
The pine (matsu) is a divine tree representing constancy, vitality and longevity. Pine branches are an important part of the kadomatsu decoration in family homes during the New Year celebration.

 

[ModernMiner]

Nat,
Neat find. It looks like a sushi place I go to here in Raleigh.
-MM-

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Neat find! HH, Mike

 

[Natman]

Thanks all, and thanks for the research Jim.

Nat

 

[DCMatt]

On the "10" side it says "Heisei Ni Nen" (hay-E-say knee nen) or the second year of the Heisei era. That's 1990 on the western calendar.

DCMatt

 

[Moonshadow]

Very neat coin! Glad these guys knew how to look it up for you. I'd definitely put it in my collection.

HH,
Moon

 

[skierbob]

That's a neat find. Brings back memories. Those 10 Yen pieces used to work in the Quarter slot machines on the Navy base at Atsugi, Japan. At the time they were only worth 1/36 of a dollar. Probably worth a lot more than that now. LOL
Bob

 

[Spiney Norma]

aww sooo!

 

[Nana40]

Great research ya'll! Nice find Nat!

 

[civilman1]

Nice find Nat....I'll take any coin regardless....HH!!

 

[texan connection]

Hey thats mine!! I was wondering where my 10 yen been

 

[Natman]

Thanks for the added info!

Nat

 

[justin75790]

Nice find....I dug one just like it a few months back!!!

 

[Charlene]

One cool coin beats No cool coins, and that a pretty cool looking coin you found!

HH

 

[ran-man]

nice coin