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1 Sen - Taishō
| Bronze | 7.13 g | 27.87 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Taishō (1912-1926) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2-4 (1913-1915) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Taishō era |
| Value | 1 Sen (0.01 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.13 g |
| Diameter | 27.87 mm |
| Thickness | 1.06 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#13952 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Radiant Sun in beaded circle surrounded by text
Lettering:
年 二 正 大 · 本 日 大 ·
· 1 SEN ·
Translation:
Great Japan · Year 2 of Taishō
· 1 Sen ·
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Sen coin from Japan's Taishō period (1913-1915) made of bronze has an interesting fact that it was designed by a foreign artist, a British man named George William de Saulles. He was a professor at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts and was commissioned by the Japanese government to design the coin. This coin was significant because it was the first time a foreign artist had designed a Japanese coin, and it marked a turning point in Japan's shift towards Western-style currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 (1913) | 15000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 (1914) | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 (1915) | 13000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sen - Taishō 2-4 (1913-1915) coin.
