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Empire of Japan
Cupronickel 10 Sen
Shōwa 6th era
大日本帝國
白銅十錢
昭和六年
Item number: A1526
Year: AD 1931
Material: Cupronickel
Size: 22.1 x 22.1 x 1.3 mm
Weight: 3.75 g
Provenance: Fuchin Coin 2020
This is a 10-sen coin made of cupronickel, circulated from Taishō 9 to Shōwa 7 (AD 1920 to AD 1932) in the Empire of Japan. It was used both within the Japanese mainland and in its overseas colonies, including Korea, Taiwan, and South Sakhalin.
The coin features a circular hole at its centre. On the obverse side, the upper edge displays the chrysanthemum crest, symbolising the Japanese Emperor, along with the denomination in Japanese kanji, “十錢” (10 Sen). The lower edge features the paulownia crest, another emblem representing the nation of Japan.
The reverse side of the coin features an octofoil mirror motif encircling the central hole, with a traditional Japanese “Seigaiha” (青海波) wave pattern serving as the background. The upper edge is inscribed with the country’s name, “大日本” (Dai Nippon, Great Japan), while the lower edge bears the issuance year, “昭和六年” (Shōwa 6, corresponding to AD 1931).