Coin Japan 10 Sen - Dragon - Meiji Year 9 - 1876 - Silver

Remarks:

Slight signs of wear.

This coin is a common 10 sen coin, issued by Japan during the reign of Emperor Meiji, between 1873 and 1906. Specifically, this example dates from the 9th year of the Meiji era, corresponding to the year 1876 of the Gregorian calendar.

The coin is made of silver, with a fineness of 800?. It weighs 2.70 grams and its diameter measures 17.6 millimeters, with a thickness of 1.2 mm.

The face value of this coin is 10 sen, a subdivision of the yen. The yen was the currency in force at the time and still is today.

The coin has a round shape, which is typical of coins from this period.

The mintage of this coin for the year 1876 is 11,890,000 copies.