Japan 10 Yen - Meiji, 3

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Japan Japan
Currency Yen (1871 – 9999)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 10 Yen
Year 3
Ruler Meiji (1867–1912)
Composition Gold (.916)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 16.1
Diameter (mm) 32
Demonetized Yes

Description

10 Yen from Japan. Issued in 3. Struck in Gold (.916). Measures 32 mm and weighs 16.1 g.

Obverse
Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below (Great Japan · Year 3 of Meiji
· 10 yen ·)
Reverse
Sunburst crest superimposed on sacred mirror, flanked by military banners, chrysanthemum above with paulowian crest below
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
3 (1870) 

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