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1 Sen - Shōwa 20mm Aluminium Pattern
13 (1938) year| Aluminium | - | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shōwa (1926-1989) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 13 (1938) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Shōwa era |
| Value | 1 Sen (0.01 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#165181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Crow facing left on cloud background
Lettering:
❀ 本 日 大 ❀
年 三 十 和 昭
Translation:
❀ Great Japan ❀
Shōwa Year 13
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Sen coin was designed by the Japanese government in 1938 as a potential replacement for the existing 1 sen coin, which was made of bronze. However, the outbreak of World War II in 1941 halted the production of the new coin, and only a small number of pattern coins were minted. As a result, the Pattern 1 Sen - Shōwa (20mm Aluminium Pattern) 13 (1938) is now a highly sought-after collector's item, with only a few examples known to exist.
