1 Sen - Taishō 5 (1916) front 1 Sen - Taishō 5 (1916) back
1 Sen - Taishō 5 (1916) photo
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1 Sen - Taishō

5 (1916) year
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
Japan
Emperor
Taishō (1912-1926)
Type
Pattern
Year
5 (1916)
Calendar
Japanese - Taishō era
Value
1 Sen (0.01&nbspJPY)
Currency
Yen (1871-date)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#27196
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Value in fundō shape between chrysanthemum flanked by fog patches above and branches of Paulownia Flower below

Lettering:

Translation:
1
Sen

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Sen - Taishō 5 (1916) coin from Japan, made of Copper, features a unique design that was never officially adopted as a circulating coin. It was created as a trial or pattern coin, and only a small number were produced, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.