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10 Yen - Meiji
| Gold (.900) | 16.66 g | 29.42 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 4-25 (1871-1892) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Meiji era |
| Value | 10 Yen (10 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 16.66 g |
| Diameter | 29.42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#26998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Sunburst crest superimposed on sacred mirror, flanked by military banners, chrysanthemum above with paulowian crest below
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Y# 12a - slightly smallerThe year 25 coin was struck for exhibition at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago held in 1893.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Yen Meiji 4-25 coin is that it was minted during a time of significant change in Japan. The Meiji period, which lasted from 1868 to 1912, saw the country rapidly modernize and industrialize, and the introduction of a new currency system was part of this process. The 10 Yen coin was one of the first coins to be introduced in the new system, and it was intended to be used as a widely circulating coin. Despite being made of gold, it was not a high-denomination coin, and it was designed to be accessible to the general population. This coin is a tangible reminder of the significant changes that took place in Japan during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (1871) | 1867032 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9 (1876) | 1925 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10 (1877) | 36 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 (1880) | 136 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Yen - Meiji 4-25 (1871-1892) coin.
