1 Sen - Meiji Pattern, vertical reeded sun

€372,729.00
IssuerJapan
Year1870
TypePattern
Value1 Sen (0.01 JPY)
CurrencyYen (1871-date)
CompositionCopper
Weight7.13 g
Dimensions27.8 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn9
Obverse descriptionDragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering年三治明 · 本日大
· 錢 一 ·
(Translation: Great Japan · Year 3 of Meiji · 1 SEN ·)
Reverse descriptionSunburst crest within beaded circle and wreath, chrysanthemum above with paulowian crest below
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering圓ー換枚百以
(Translation: Exchange 100 coins for one yen)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage3 (1870)  - -
Catalog ID6580915520
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