Coin Japan 10 Sen - Dragon - Meiji Year 8 - 1875 - Silver

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Slight signs of wear.

The 10 Silver Sen

The Evolution of Japanese Coinage After the 1871 Reform

After the introduction of the yen in 1871, Japan embarked on an ambitious monetary production aimed at unifying the national economy and facilitating trade with foreign countries. The 10 silver sen coins played an important role in this new decimal system, serving both for daily transactions and for monetary stabilization in a country undergoing rapid transformation.

The early years of minting reveal a period of technical and artistic experimentation. The motif of the imperial dragon, omnipresent on these issues, symbolizes Japanese cultural continuity, while the presence of inscriptions in Latin characters demonstrates the desire to open up to international standards.

Minted in silver and issued by Japan. It dates from the 8th year of the Meiji era, corresponding to the year 1875 of the Gregorian calendar. The coin belongs to the category of circulating coins and was issued during the reign of Emperor Meiji (1867-1912). Coins of this type were produced between the 6th and 39th years of the Meiji era, i.e. from 1873 to 1906.

Its face value is 10 sen, which is equivalent to 0.10 yen. The yen has been the currency used in Japan since 1871. The coin is made of silver with a fineness of 900?.

It weighs 2.70 grams and has a diameter of 17.6 millimeters. Its thickness is 1.2 millimeters. The coin has a round shape. The mintage of this particular coin, dating from the 8th year of Meiji, amounts to 8,977,419 copies.