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1 Sen - Taishō
| Bronze | 3.75 g | 23.03 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Taishō (1912-1926) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 5-13 (1916-1924) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Taishō era |
| Value | 1 Sen (0.01 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.75 g |
| Diameter | 23.03 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#5434 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
The value within a circular floral design
Lettering:
一
錢
Translation:
1
Sen
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Sen coin from Japan's Taishō period (1916-1924) is that it was designed by a Western artist, a British man named George William de Saulles. This was a departure from the traditional Japanese design style, and it was the first time a foreign artist had been commissioned to design a Japanese coin. The design features a stylized chrysanthemum, which is a symbol of longevity and good fortune in Japanese culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 (1916) | 19193946 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6 (1917) | 27183078 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7 (1918) | 121794756 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 (1919) | 209959359 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9 (1920) | 118829256 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10 (1921) | 252440000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 11 (1922) | 253210000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (1923) | 155500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 (1924) | 106250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sen - Taishō 5-13 (1916-1924) coin.
