Japan 1 Sen - Meiji, 3

Pattern; vertical reeded sun

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Japan Japan
Currency Yen (1871 – 9999)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 1 Sen
Year 3
Ruler Meiji (1867–1912)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 7.13
Diameter (mm) 27.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Sen from Japan. Issued in 3. Struck in Copper. Measures 27.8 mm and weighs 7.13 g.

Obverse
Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below (Great Japan · Year 3 of Meiji
· 1 SEN ·)
Reverse
Sunburst crest within beaded circle and wreath, chrysanthemum above with paulowian crest below (Exchange 100 coins for one yen)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
3 (1870) 

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