1 Sen - Shōwa 2-13 (1927-1938) front 1 Sen - Shōwa 2-13 (1927-1938) back
1 Sen - Shōwa 2-13 (1927-1938) photo
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1 Sen - Shōwa

 
Bronze 3.75 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Japan
Emperor
Shōwa (1926-1989)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
2-13 (1927-1938)
Calendar
Japanese - Shōwa era
Value
1 Sen (0.01&nbspJPY)
Currency
Yen (1871-date)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.75 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#13954
Rarity index
8%

Reverse

Value within a circular Floral design

Lettering:

Translation:
1
Sen

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Sen coin from Japan's Shōwa period (1927-1938) made of bronze has an interesting feature. The coin's design includes a unique combination of Japanese and Western elements. On one side, it features the imperial chrysanthemum, a symbol of the Japanese emperor, surrounded by a wreath of cherry blossoms, which is a traditional Japanese motif. On the other side, it bears the image of a Phoenix, which is a mythical creature commonly associated with good fortune and prosperity in Western culture. This blend of East and West represents the cultural exchange and influence that occurred during Japan's modernization period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2 (1927)  26500000 - - - - - -
4 (1929)  3000000 - - - - - -
5 (1930)  5000000 - - - - - -
6 (1931)  25001222 - - - - - -
7 (1932)  35066715 - - - - - -
8 (1933)  38936907 - - - - - -
9 (1934)  100004950 - - - - - -
10 (1935)  200009912 - - - - - -
11 (1936)  109170428 - - - - - -
12 (1937)  133196568 - - - - - -
13 (1938)  87649338 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sen - Shōwa 2-13 (1927-1938) coin.