Description
This is a Japanese 1 Sen coin, likely issued during the Taishō or Shōwa era.
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Composition: The coin is made of bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% aluminum).
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Design: The side shown features the denomination “一銭” (1 Sen) enclosed within a floral wreath.
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Other Side: The obverse (not pictured) features the Imperial government crest of Japan (paulownia flower seal) and the inscription “Great Japan” along with the year of mintage.
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Value: 100 sen equaled 1 yen.
- Mintage: This specific design was minted between 1916 and 1938.
