Description
This is a 10 Sen coin from the Empire of Japan, circulated during the Showa era (Emperor Hirohito’s reign).
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Composition: Nickel
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Period: Struck between 1933 and 1937
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Design: Features a chrysanthemum flower (Imperial Seal) at the top, the value divided by a central hole, and a Paulownia flower seal at the bottom.
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Historical Context: The composition of these coins was changed during this period as nickel was needed for the war effort.
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Year: The kanji characters indicate the year of issue, which in this case appears to be the 9th or 10th year of the Showa era (1934 or 1935).
