Coin Japan 10 Sen - Radiant Sun - Taish? Year 6 - 1917 - Silver

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Slight signs of wear.

10 Sen Silver Coin, Year 6 of the Taish? Era (1917)

An evolution of Japanese coinage after the Meiji Era

The 10 sen coin minted in 1917 corresponds to the 6th year of the Taish? Era (1912-1926) and marks a significant evolution in Japanese coinage. Although it retains the traditional face value of 10 sen, it belongs to a new generation of coins that appeared after the end of Emperor Meiji's reign.

This issue is a continuation of the monetary reforms initiated in the late 19th century, but it features a profoundly renewed artistic style, reflecting an already modernized Japan now engaged in the international economic dynamics of the early 20th century.

Historical Context

The year 1917 is a particular period for Japan. The country experiences significant economic growth during World War I, benefiting from the decrease in European exports to Asia. The industrialization initiated under Meiji is now fully established, and Japan appears as an assertive regional power.

The change in monetary style reflects this new context: the motifs become more sober, more symbolic, and less influenced by the traditional iconography of the dragon. This evolution marks the transition between imperial Japan in rapid modernization and a state already integrated into the global economic system.