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1 Sen - Shōwa Not issued ND
1945 year| Porcelain | 0.8 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shōwa (1926-1989) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1945 |
| Value | 1 Sen (0.01 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Porcelain |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#13996 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
Upper left an accounting kanji,
in the backgraound Mt. Fuji with clouds.
Lettering: 壹
Translation: 1
Edge
Plain
Comment
Made by Kyowashinkou Porcelain Co. in Kyoto also Seto Co as an experimental coin at the end of world war 2.60% Sankansaka Clay, 15% Granite, 15% Red clay and 10% other. The color range from bright red to dark brown depending on the baking temperature.
It is said to have circulated for a short time at the end of the war and because of this unofficial release it is the most common of the porcelain coins to be seen.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Sen - Shōwa (Not issued) ND (1945) coin from Japan made of Porcelain is that it was intended to be used as a substitute for the bronze 1 sen coins that were previously used in Japan. However, due to the end of World War II and the subsequent occupation of Japan by the Allied powers, the coin was never issued and circulated. Despite this, the coin remains a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1945) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sen - Shōwa (Not issued) ND (1945) coin.
