JapanX Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 (edited) Let’s talk about this interesting series of medals that were issued in commemoration of the 1100th year since the capital was moved to Kyoto by Emperor Kammu in 794 (marking the beginning of the Heian period) and the building of the Heian Shinto Shrine in commemoration of this event. Yep. 1895 A.D. it was ... Type I “Round” “Turquoise ribbon” Edited June 1, 2013 by JapanX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 The inscription at obverse reads Sampai (Shinto Prayer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 (edited) The reverse inscription (from left to the right) reads Heiansento (Transfer the Capitol) Sennenkinensai (1100th Year Anniversary of the Capital Foundation) Kyosankai (Support Association) Meiji 28 Nen (1895) Edited June 1, 2013 by JapanX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Sometimes there is paper wrapper in the box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 “Red ribbon” Same medal, but different ribbon color ... I wonder if this is difference was created by different manufacturers or was it intentionally (different "grades" for different amounts of donation for example...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 (edited) Edited June 1, 2013 by JapanX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Another example of "red ribbon" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Type II “Figured” Same text - different form of medal, different boxes and of course ribbon color`s “Turquoise ribbon” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Only the obverse inscription is changed. Instead of Sampai (Shinto Prayer) we have Kinen (Commemoration). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Comparison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Reverse inscription is the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Comparison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 (edited) Another example of “Turquoise ribbon” in salty box Edited June 1, 2013 by JapanX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now