Japan 10 sen, 3 (1870)

Information

NumberY# 2
CountryJapan
PeriodMutsuhito (Meiji) (1868 - 1912)
RulerMutsuhito
CurrencyJapanese yen
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination10 sen
Melt value2.5 XAGg x 0.800 = 3.16 USD
YearYr. 3 (1870) - 年三治明
Edge typeReeded
ShapeRound
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionSilver 0.800
Weight (g)2.5
Diameter (mm)17.6
Thickness (mm)1.1

Obverse:

10 sen 1870, Japan

Legendary creature 

Description
Dragon

Legend
年三治明
本日大
錢十

Reverse

10 sen 1870, Japan

Coat of arms  Flowers  Plant  Sun  Wreath 

Description
Chrysanthemum
Paulownia

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Mintage

MintMintage
UNCBUProof
Japan, Osaka6.102.674--


Collection

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