1 Sen - Meiji Silver trial strike

€340,794.00
IssuerJapan
Year1877
TypePattern
Value1 Sen
CurrencyYen (1871-date)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.54 g
Dimensions28.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#PnA27
Obverse descriptionCoiled dragon looking right.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script), Latin
Obverse lettering年十治明 · 本日大
· 1 SEN ·
(Translation: Great Japan Year 10 of Meiji)
Reverse descriptionImperial seal of Japan (chrysanthemum flower). Wreath formed of Paulownia branch to the left and Chrysanthemum stem to the right, tied with ribbon below.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering圓一換 枚百以


(Translation: 100 for 1 yen 1 sen)
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage10 (1877)  - -
Catalog ID2823581260
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