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10 Sen - Taishō
| Copper-nickel | 3.75 g | 22.17 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Taishō (1912-1926) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 9-15 (1920-1926) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Taishō era |
| Value | 10 Sen (0.10 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 3.75 g |
| Diameter | 22.17 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#5435 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperor's Royal Seal) above the hole which divides the value and Paulownia flowers with their heart-shaped leaves below
Lettering: 錢 十
Translation: 10 sen
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Paulownia Flower Seal is the official seal of Government or the Prime Minister of Japan, whereas the Chrysanthemum Flower seal is both the Coat of Arms of Japan & Emperor's Royal Seal.Interesting fact
The 10 Sen coin from Japan's Taishō era (1920-1926) made of copper-nickel has an interesting fact. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it was actually minted with a error. The coin was meant to have a smooth edge, but some of them were accidentally minted with a reeded edge, making them a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 (1920) | 4894420 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10 (1921) | 61870000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 11 (1922) | 159770000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (1923) | 190010000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 14 (1925) | 54475000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 15 (1926) | 58675000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Sen - Taishō 9-15 (1920-1926) coin.
