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1 Sen - Shōwa Pattern
13 (1938) year| Copper | 3.80 g | - |
| 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 | Copper |
| Weight | 3.80 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Phoenix "Hō-ō" facing left in sunrays flanked by two dots, Inscription top and bottom
Lettering:
• 本 日 大 •
年 三 十 和 昭
Translation:
Great Japan
Year 13 of Shōwa
Comment
JPY 1,400,000 - http://shop.ginzacoins.co.jp/auction/past_events/allcoin/item/$/a/429/lot/590/Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Sen coin was designed by Japanese artist and engraver, Taro Okamoto, who is also known for his iconic sculpture, "Tower of the Sun," which was created for the 1970 World's Fair in Osaka, Japan.
