Japan 10 Sen - Shōwa, 8 – 12
Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Yen
(1871 – 9999)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
10 Sen
Year
8 – 12
Ruler
Shōwa
(1926–1989)
Composition
Nickel
Shape
Round with a round hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
4
Diameter (mm)
22
Thickness (mm)
1.7
Demonetized
Yes
Description
10 Sen from Japan. Issued from 8 to 12. Struck in Nickel. Measures 22 mm and weighs 4 g.
- Obverse
- Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperor's Royal Seal) on top, value divided by hole and Paulownia Flower Seal at the bottom surrounded by ornaments. (10 sen)
- Reverse
- Issuing authority on top, date at the bottom, left and right from hole two wave pattern fields (❀ Great Japan ❀ Year 12 of Shōwa)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 (1937) | 40M | € 1,60 | € 1,90 | € 3,10 | € 8,30 | 年二十和昭 | 19% | |
| 11 (1936) | 77.9M | € 1,10 | € 2,10 | € 2,10 | € 5,70 | 年一十和昭 | 43% | |
| 10 (1935) | 35.6M | € 1,10 | € 1,30 | € 3,10 | — | 年十和昭 | 28% | |
| 9 (1934) | 37.4M | € 1,60 | € 1,70 | € 1,70 | € 3,40 | 年九和昭 | 31% | |
| 8 (1933) | 14.6M | € 1,10 | € 2,00 | € 2,70 | € 5,50 | 年八和昭 | 19% |
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