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1 Sen - Meiji
2 (1869) year| Copper | 8.69 g | 29.1 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 2 (1869) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Meiji era |
| Value | 1 Sen (0.01 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.69 g |
| Diameter | 29.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Engraved |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#27008 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sunburst with text below
Lettering: 圓ー換枚百以
Translation: Exchange 100 coins for one yen
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Sen - Meiji 2 (1869) coin was part of a series of coins introduced during the Meiji Restoration, a period of rapid modernization and westernization in Japan. The coin features a unique blend of traditional Japanese design elements, such as the chrysanthemum crest, and modern features, such as the portrait of the emperor. This blend of old and new reflects the significant cultural and societal changes that were taking place in Japan during this time.
