1 Sen - Shōwa (1927 - 1938)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Sen |
| Catalog Number | Y# 47 |
| Weight (g) | 3.75 |
| Diameter (mm) | 23 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | |
| Calendar | Japanese (Shōwa) |
Obverse
Lettering:
* 本 日 大 *
年 二 和 昭
Description:
Paulownia crest flanked by cherry blossoms with authority on top and date below.
* 本 日 大 *
年 二 和 昭
Description:
Paulownia crest flanked by cherry blossoms with authority on top and date below.
Reverse
Lettering:
一
錢
Description:
Denomination within circle of flowered wreath.
一
錢
Description:
Denomination within circle of flowered wreath.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 (1927) | 26,500,000 | Common | |
| 4 (1929) | 3,000,000 | Not Common | |
| 5 (1930) | 5,000,000 | Not Common | |
| 6 (1931) | 25,001,222 | Common | |
| 7 (1932) | 35,066,715 | Common | |
| 8 (1933) | 38,936,907 | Very Common | |
| 9 (1934) | 100,004,950 | Very Common | |
| 10 (1935) | 200,009,912 | Very Common | |
| 11 (1936) | 109,170,428 | Very Common | |
| 12 (1937) | 133,196,568 | Very Common | |
| 13 (1938) | 87,649,338 | Very Common |