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10 Sen - Meiji
| Silver (.800) | 2.70 g | 17.6 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 6-39 (1873-1906) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Meiji era |
| Value | 10 Sen (0.10 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 2.70 g |
| Diameter | 17.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#13998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperor's Royal Seal) and branches of Paulownia Flower (heart-shaped leaf) around the rim and Chrysanthemum Flower on either side of the value
Lettering:
十
錢
Translation:
10
Sen
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Type 1: Sen (明) connected
Type 2: Sen (明) not connected
Interesting fact
The 10 Sen Meiji 6-39 coin was part of a series of coins introduced during the Meiji period, which aimed to modernize Japan's currency system and align it with international standards. The coin's design, featuring a dragon on one side and the Japanese imperial crest on the other, was meant to symbolize the country's transition towards modernity and its connection to its cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (1873) | 5109951 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7 (1874) | 10221571 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 (1875) | 8977419 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9 (1876) | 11890000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10 (1877) | 20352136 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 (1880) | 77 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 18 (1885) | 9763333 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 20 (1887) | 10421616 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 21 (1888) | 8177229 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 24 (1891) | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 25 (1892) | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 26 (1893) | 12000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 27 (1894) | 11000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 28 (1895) | 13719054 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 29 (1896) | 15080506 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 30 (1897) | 20357439 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 31 (1898) | 13643001 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 32 (1899) | 26216579 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 33 (1900) | 8183421 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 34 (1901) | 797561 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 35 (1902) | 1204439 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 37 (1904) | 11106638 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 38 (1905) | 34182194 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 39 (1906) | 4710168 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Sen - Meiji 6-39 (1873-1906) coin.
