Japan, Taisho period (emperor TaishÅ, 1912-26), dated year 12 = 1923 AD.,
10 Sen (22,1 mm / 3,72 g), copper-nickel (0,750 / 0,250), 3,75 g. theor. mint weight, mintage 190.010.000 , axes medal alignment ↑↑ (0°), plain edge, centrer hole,
Obv.: 錢 - å (ten sen) , in Japanese characters from right to left, central hole, chrysanthemum flower (coat of arms and emperor's royal seal) above, paulownia flower (government seal of Japan) with heart shaped leaves below.
Rev.: · 本 æ—¥ 大 · / 年二åæ£å¤§ , (great Japan) / Taisho twelve years") , country / reign and date , in Japanese characters from right to left, flower cartouch around central hole, text on wave pattern.
KM Y 45 ; JNDA 01-27 ; Schön 22 .