1 Sen - Meiji Pattern; plain sun

Features

Issuer Japan
Emperor Meiji (1867-1912)
Type Pattern
Year 3 (1870)
Calendar Japanese - Meiji era
Value 1 Sen (0.01 JPY)
Currency Yen (1871-date)
Composition Copper
Weight 7.3 g
Diameter 27 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
27186
References KM# Pn9
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering:
年三治明 · 本日大
· 錢 一 ·

Translation:
Great Japan · Year 3 of Meiji
· 1 SEN ·

Reverse

Sunburst crest within beaded circle and wreath, chrysanthemum above with paulowian crest below

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering: 圓ー換枚百以

Translation: Exchange 100 coins for one yen

Edge

Smooth

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sen - Meiji (Pattern; plain sun)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sen - Meiji (Pattern; plain sun)
Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 31482
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 UNC
(NGC MS65 Brown)
USD 18 000.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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