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10 Sen - Meiji
| Silver (.720) | 2.25 g | 17.57 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 40-45 (1907-1912) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Meiji era |
| Value | 10 Sen (0.10 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.720) |
| Weight | 2.25 g |
| Diameter | 17.57 mm |
| Thickness | 1.14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#14002 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Radiant sun surrounded by a ring of sakuras and text, denomination below
Lettering:
年十四治明 · 本 日 大 ·
· 10 SEN ·
Translation:
Great Japan · Year 40 of Meiji
· 10 sen ·
Edge
Reeded
Comment
M39 may exist.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Sen coin from Japan's Meiji era (1907-1912) is that it was the first coin to feature the image of the Emperor, a tradition that continues to this day in Japanese coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 (1907) | 12000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 41 (1908) | 12273239 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 42 (1909) | 20279846 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 43 (1910) | 20339816 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 44 (1911) | 38729680 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 45 (1912) | 10755009 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Sen - Meiji 40-45 (1907-1912) coin.
