Medal - Taihō Memorial
Features
| Location |
Japan
 |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Shōwa (1926-1989)
|
| Type | Award medals › Military awards |
| Year | 3 (1928) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Shōwa era |
| Composition | Silver (.950) |
| Weight | 11.7 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 580016 |
| References | Borna Barac I# 24 Borna Barac; 2009. Reference Catalogue Orders, Medals and Decorations of the World / Part I - Iron Book. A - D: instituted until 1945. Obol, Zagreb, Croatia. |
Obverse
Golden chrysanthemum crest superimposed in the center of the imperial throne, with cloud patterns on either side, and cherry blossoms and mandarin orange blossoms surrounding the edge
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 歲萬
Engraver: Shōkichi Hata (畑正吉)
Reverse
Flag-shaped design, flanked by cloud patterns
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
禮大
記
念
章
月一十年三和昭
Engraver: Yamada Koshio (山田甲子雄)
Mint
Japan Mint (独立行政法人造幣局 / Dokuritsu Gyōsei Hōjin Zōheikyoku), JapanComments
Those invited to the enthronement ceremony, the enthronement ceremony, and the Daijōsai (Great Thanksgiving Festival), those who were granted meals in their respective regions, and those who participated in the affairs and related duties of the Great Ceremonies received the medal
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 3 (1928) | 
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70 000 | |||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 100
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Bullion value: USD 26.40
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Actual silver weight: 0.357 oz
Current silver price: 73.89 USD/oz (see silver price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Noble Numismatics Auction 141 Lot 2420 
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14 Apr 2026 | F | Unsold | |
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