Japan 1870 (M3) 10 sen

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck year 3 only. Shallow and deep scales varieties exist; we believe the specimen shown is a shallow scales. No more dimes struck until year 6, at which time a few design was used.

Recorded Mintage: 6,102,674 (shallow scales + deep scales).

Specification: 2.50 g, 0.800 fine silver, 17.6 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM Y2.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• The Catalog of Japanese Coins and Banknotes, Tokyo: JNDA (Japanese Numismatic Dealers Assn.), 2014.

Link to:

• Japan 1870 (M3) 5 sen shallow scales
• 1870 20 sen
• 1870 yen
• 1870 2 yen
• 1870 5 yen
• 1870 20 yen
• 1873 10 sen
• Coins and currency dated 1870