1 Sen - Meiji 6-25 (1873-1892) front 1 Sen - Meiji 6-25 (1873-1892) back
1 Sen - Meiji 6-25 (1873-1892) photo
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1 Sen - Meiji

 
Copper 7.13 g 27.9 mm
Description
Issuer
Japan
Emperor
Meiji (1867-1912)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
6-25 (1873-1892)
Calendar
Japanese - Meiji era
Value
1 Sen (0.01&nbspJPY)
Currency
Yen (1871-date)
Composition
Copper
Weight
7.13 g
Diameter
27.9 mm
Thickness
1.62 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#5670
Rarity index
8%

Reverse

Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperor's Royal Seal)
Branches of Paulownia Flower (heart-shaped leaf) and Chrysanthemum Flower on either side of the value

Lettering:
圓一換 枚百以

Translation:
One hundred pieces for one yen
One
Sen

Edge

Plain

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