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babybird Valued Member United States 81 Posts	Posted 10/18/2016 6:49 pm I have seen these coins but not like this one. The pattern under the flower is different then I've seen. Can yall help me out with this one? Thx in advance. Report this Post to the Staff

january1may Pillar of the Community Russian Federation 5176 Posts	Posted 10/18/2016 7:14 pm Japan 10 sen, Showa 19 = 1944. It's a one-year type, made of tin (this is actually pretty good condition for the type, tin doesn't store very well), but very similar to the cupronickel types of 1920-1932 - which is what you might have been thinking of when you mentioned the "pattern under the flower". Report this Post to the Staff
babybird Valued Member United States 81 Posts	Posted 10/19/2016 01:53 am I'm definitely not doubting you but this coin feels more like lead or something other than tin. Its very soft and pliable. I'm not questioning you just giving you a little more description of the coin. I really appreciate the information. And is it worth holding on to or really don't matter? If it was only a 1 year coin does that make it rare? Thx again january1may Report this Post to the Staff
keepcalmandcoinon Pillar of the Community United States 865 Posts	Posted 10/19/2016 03:28 am It's an alloy of tin and zinc. Maybe worth 1 or 2 dollars. http://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces9581.html Report this Post to the Staff
babybird Valued Member United States 81 Posts	Posted 10/19/2016 07:02 am I appreciate the info you guys. Report this Post to the Staff
Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 10/19/2016 09:50 am The tin-zinc coins were emergency issues and collecibility was the absolute last think on Japan's mind at the time. Stored improperly (I think if you let it get below freezing for too long) it will literally break apart and disintegrate into dust. Your coin is better than average, but it really has to have the original silver surface to be worth more than 50 cents. Report this Post to the Staff
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