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

13 (1938) year
Bronze 3.75 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Japan
Emperor
Shōwa (1926-1989)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
13 (1938)
Calendar
Japanese - Shōwa era
Value
1 Sen (0.01&nbspJPY)
Currency
Yen (1871-date)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.75 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#13957
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

Crow facing left on cloud background

Lettering:
❀ 本 日 大 ❀
年 三 十 和 昭

Translation:
❀ Great Japan ❀
Shōwa Year 13

Edge

Plain

Comment

Listed in JNDA catalog as brass

Interesting fact

The 1 Sen coin from Shōwa 13 (1938) was the first coin to feature the chrysanthemum crest, which has since become a symbol of the Japanese emperor and has been featured on many Japanese coins and banknotes.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
13 (1938)  113600000 - - - - - -

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