Japan 10 Sen - Meiji, 40 – 45
Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Yen
(1871 – 9999)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
10 Sen
Year
40 – 45
Ruler
Meiji
(1867–1912)
Composition
Silver (.720)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2.25
Diameter (mm)
17.57
Thickness (mm)
1.14
Demonetized
Yes
Description
10 Sen from Japan. Issued from 40 to 45. Struck in Silver (.720). Measures 17.57 mm and weighs 2.25 g.
- Obverse
- Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperor's Royal Seal) and branches of Paulownia Flower (heart-shaped leaf) around the rim and a chrysanthemum Flower on either side of the value (10 Sen)
- Reverse
- Radiant sun surrounded by a ring of sakuras and text, denomination below (Great Japan · Year 40 of Meiji · 10 sen ·)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | vf | xf | au | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 (1912) | 10.8M | — | € 1,70 | — | — | 年五十四治明 | 15% | |
| 44 (1911) | 38.7M | — | € 4,20 | € 6,80 | € 13,00 | 年四十四治明 | 40% | |
| 43 (1910) | 20.3M | — | € 6,70 | € 6,70 | € 9,20 | 年三十四治明 | 28% | |
| 42 (1909) | 20.3M | € 5,10 | € 5,10 | € 6,20 | — | 年二十四治明 | 25% | |
| 41 (1908) | 12.3M | — | € 4,90 | — | — | 年一十四治明 | 17% | |
| 40 (1907) | 12M | € 4,50 | € 5,60 | € 6,70 | — | 年十四治明 | 18% |
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