Medal - National Census Commemorative Medal

€456,110.00
LocationJapan
Year1921
TypeAward medals/Civic awards
CompositionBronze
Weight14 g
Diameter30 mm
Thickness2.1 mm
ShapeRound with a loop
TechniqueCast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Notice
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Obverse descriptionDaika-era provincial governor holding a household register scroll, encircled by a chrysanthemum-shaped border.
Obverse lettering
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionThe year is inscribed at the top as 大正九年 `9th Year of Taishō` (1920). Across the center, there are four lines of text that read 國勢調査 `National Census` and 記念章 `Commemorative Medal.` The date 十月一日 `October 1st` is inscribed at the bottom.
Reverse lettering大正九年
國勢調査
記念章
十月一日
(Translation: 9th Year of Taishō National Census Commemorative Medal October 1st)
Reverse scriptChinese
Engraver
Mintage1921  - -
Catalog ID1212853900
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