© Chaponnière et Firmenich SA
© Chaponnière et Firmenich SA
1 Sen - Meiji Silver trial strike
10 (1877) year| Silver | 3.54 g | 28.0 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 10 (1877) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Meiji era |
| Value | 1 Sen 0.01 JPY = USD 0.000067 |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.54 g |
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#340794 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Imperial seal of Japan (chrysanthemum flower). Wreath formed of Paulownia branch to the left and Chrysanthemum stem to the right, tied with ribbon below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
圓一換 枚百以
一
錢
Translation:
100 for 1 yen
1 sen
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Sen coin was designed by a Japanese artist named Tsukasa Ogiso, who was also a renowned sculptor and painter. The coin features an image of a phoenix on one side and the Japanese imperial crest on the other. The phoenix design was meant to symbolize the rebirth of Japan after the Meiji Restoration, a period of significant political and social change in the country.
