Coin Japan 10 Sen - Dragon - Meiji Year 31 - 1898 - Silver

Remarks:

Slight signs of wear.

The 10 sen from year 10 of the Meiji era (1877)

The 1877 mintage occurred in a particular historical context: the Satsuma Rebellion, the last major uprising of the former samurai against the central government. Despite these troubles, monetary production continued, highlighting the government's desire to maintain economic stability.

The coin retains the same general design, but well-preserved specimens allow one to appreciate the fineness of engraving achieved at the end of the early Meiji years. The scales of the dragon and the details of the vegetal crown testify to the growing expertise of the Japanese Mint.

This issue marks in a way the transition between the experimental phase of Meiji coinage and a period of more regular and industrialized production.

This coin is a 10 Sen, struck in silver, originating from Japan. It was issued during the Meiji era, more precisely in the 31st year of this era, which corresponds to the year 1898 of the Gregorian calendar.

The coin has a nominal value of 10 sen, which is equivalent to 0.10 yen. The yen has been the currency in circulation in Japan since 1871.

It is composed of silver with a fineness of 800?. Its weight is 2.70 grams and its diameter measures 17.6 millimeters. The thickness of the coin is 1.2 mm. Its shape is round.

This coin is part of the common coins issued in Japan between the years 6 and 39 of the Meiji era (1873-1906). The issue of this coin in 1898 had a mintage of 13,643,001 units.