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10 Sen - Shōwa
| Aluminium bronze | 4 g | 22.0 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shōwa (1926-1989) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 13-15 (1938-1940) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Shōwa era |
| Value | 10 Sen (0.10 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.74 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#14006 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Issuing authority above and the date below and a large sakura blossom around the hole flanked by Paulownia Flower Seals, on a field of concentric circles
Lettering:
本 日 大
年 四 十 和 昭
Translation:
Great Japan
Year 14 of Shōwa
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Sen coin from Japan's Shōwa era (1938-1940) is that it was made of aluminum bronze, a material that was used for the first time in Japanese coinage during this period. This was a departure from the traditional use of copper or silver in coin production and was likely done to reduce the cost of production and to make the coins more durable. The use of aluminum bronze also gave the coins a distinctive golden color that was different from the silver or copper coins that were previously used.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 (1938) | 46999990 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 14 (1939) | 121500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 15 (1940) | 165000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Sen - Shōwa 13-15 (1938-1940) coin.
