10 Sen - Taishō 1-6 (1912-1917) front 10 Sen - Taishō 1-6 (1912-1917) back
10 Sen - Taishō 1-6 (1912-1917) photo
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10 Sen - Taishō

 
Silver (.720) 2.25 g 17.57 mm
Description
Issuer
Japan
Emperor
Taishō (1912-1926)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1-6 (1912-1917)
Calendar
Japanese - Taishō era
Value
10 Sen (0.10&nbspJPY)
Currency
Yen (1871-date)
Composition
Silver (.720)
Weight
2.25 g
Diameter
17.57 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#14003
Rarity index
18%

Reverse

Radiant sun surrounded by a ring of sakuras and text

Lettering:
年 五 正 大 · 本 日 大
· 10 SEN ·

Translation:
· Greate Japan · Year 5 of Taishō
· 10 sen ·

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 10 Sen coin from Taishō 1-6 (1912-1917) was the first coin to feature the chrysanthemum crest, which has since become a symbol of the Japanese emperor and appears on many Japanese coins and banknotes.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1 (1912)  10344307 - - - - - -
2 (1913)  13321466 - - - - - -
3 (1914)  10325327 - - - - - -
4 (1915)  16836225 - - - - - -
5 (1916)  10324179 - - - - - -
6 (1917)  35170906 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Sen - Taishō 1-6 (1912-1917) coin.