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1 Sen - Meiji
| Bronze | 7.13 g | 27.87 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 31-44 (1898-1911) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Meiji era |
| Value | 1 Sen (0.01 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.13 g |
| Diameter | 27.87 mm |
| Thickness | 1.06 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#13948 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Radiant Sun in beaded circle surrounded by text
Lettering:
年 四十三 治 明 · 本 日 大 ·
· 1 SEN ·
Translation:
Great Japan · Year 34 of Meiji
· 1 Sen ·
Edge
Plain
Comment
According to ha.com, the JNDA uncatalogued Proof 1 Sen Year 39 (1906) was struck in proof only, NGC graded coin exist.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Sen coin from Japan's Meiji era (1898-1911) is that it was designed by a British artist named George William de Saulles, who was a prominent figure in the field of numismatics at the time. De Saulles was responsible for creating the coin's obverse design, which features a portrait of Emperor Meiji, while the reverse design was created by another artist named T. K. Tiffin. The coin's design was meant to symbolize Japan's shift towards modernization and its growing ties with the Western world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 (1898) | 3649498 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 32 (1899) | 9764028 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 33 (1900) | 3086524 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 34 (1901) | 5555155 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 35 (1902) | 4444845 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sen - Meiji 31-44 (1898-1911) coin.
