Visit of the imperial couple to Europe 1971 front Visit of the imperial couple to Europe 1971 back
Visit of the imperial couple to Europe 1971 photo
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Visit of the imperial couple to Europe

1971 year
Gold (.999) 3.42 g 17.5 mm
Description
Location
Japan
Emperor
Shōwa (1926-1989)
Type
Commemorative medals › Visit medals
Year
1971
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
3.42 g
Diameter
17.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#400876
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Outline of Mount Fuji, rising sun above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FIRST VISIT OF AN EMPEROR OUTSIDE JAPAN · AUTUMN 1971 · EUROPE · 46TH YEAR OF SHOWA ERA ·

昭和四十六年
外遊記念
天皇皇后両陛下

Translation:
Fall 1971
Commemorating a trip abroad
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress