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So here's the other coin I can't identify from the bag. It appears to be copper based, and obviously, that's not English on it. The only real clue I have is that my father fought in the Korean War, and the coin came from him. He was also stationed in Japan. Obviously it's some East Asian coin, given the language on the coin. My father, at 81, doesn't have the memory he once did, and is unable to tell me what it is. Any idea????








Heck, I can't even tell you which is the obverse, which is the reverse!

japan 10 yen

late 1950's ? cant quite make it out

The writing on the coin in the top picture says: Showa 32 nen, meaning the 32nd year of the Showa Emperor, better known as Hirohito. The 10 above indicates that it is a 10 yen coin. Showa 32 = 1957.

The opposite side is: Nippongoku and Juu en, meaning the country of Japan and 10 yen. The building pictured is in the ancient city of Nara.

Guys and gals, I lived in Japan for 8 years. Have been able to read and write the language for over 20 years. Anything you want to know about Japan and you can't find on Google, I would be glad to help.

Wow thanks Shinnosuke (you to AIB), I can't believe how quickly I note only had an answer - but a translation and details of the image, the year, and the emperor referenced on it. Amazing.

You may have read a few days ago about the bag of coins my father gave me. Although he wants me to sell them - I can't (except the wheat pennies)... I'm able to kind of use the coins to "retrace his steps" through life... the description that you just gave me was written down and put in a piece of plastic with the 10 yen coin. Though probably near worthless to most, it's priceless to me as it represents my father's time stationed overseas. Thanks so much for helping me connect the dots! THAT is why this forum is great.

Wow.. great info! Thanks for sharing shinnosuke. To me, that is what this forum is all about. I learned a few things about my Japenese coins from reading your post.

HoardCopperByTheTon wrote:Wow.. great info! Thanks for sharing shinnosuke. To me, that is what this forum is all about. I learned a few things about my Japenese coins from reading your post.

Seriously, don't ever hesitate to ask. I have two talents in life: Japanese and the ability to spot a lying politician.

shinnosuke wrote:...and the ability to spot a lying politician.

Let me guess--their lips are moving?

tinhorn wrote:

shinnosuke wrote:...and the ability to spot a lying politician.

Let me guess--their lips are moving?

Must be really good with Japanese politicians?!

68Camaro wrote:

tinhorn wrote:

shinnosuke wrote:...and the ability to spot a lying politician.

Let me guess--their lips are moving?

Must be really good with Japanese politicians?!

Right, lips moving is a certain indicator of mendacity. For most of them in Japan, it's always a question of when (not if) their dirty deals will be exposed.

As a test, I will write my Japanese name (shinnosuke) in kanji below.

進之介

Sweet,

shinnosuke wrote:The writing on the coin in the top picture says: Showa 32 nen, meaning the 32nd year of the Showa Emperor, better known as Hirohito. The 10 above indicates that it is a 10 yen coin. Showa 32 = 1957.

The opposite side is: Nippongoku and Juu en, meaning the country of Japan and 10 yen. The building pictured is in the ancient city of Nara.

Guys and gals, I lived in Japan for 8 years. Have been able to read and write the language for over 20 years. Anything you want to know about Japan and you can't find on Google, I would be glad to help.