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1 Sen - Meiji Pattern; vertical reeded sun
3 (1870) year| Copper | 7.13 g | 27.8 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 3 (1870) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Meiji era |
| Value | 1 Sen (0.01 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.13 g |
| Diameter | 27.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#372729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sunburst crest within beaded circle and wreath, chrysanthemum above with paulowian crest below
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 圓ー換枚百以
Translation: Exchange 100 coins for one yen
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
Did you know that the Pattern 1 Sen coin was designed by a British engraver named Charles Leech? Leech was a renowned engraver who had worked for the Royal Mint in London before being invited to Japan to help design the country's new currency. His design for the Pattern 1 Sen coin featured a vertical reeded sun on the obverse (front) side, which was a departure from the traditional Japanese coinage design that featured a square hole in the center. This unique design element was meant to symbolize the modernization and westernization of Japan during the Meiji period.
