1 Sen - Meiji (1873 - 1892)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Sen |
| Catalog Number | Y# 17 |
| Weight (g) | 7.13 |
| Diameter (mm) | 27.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.62 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | |
| Calendar | Japanese (Meiji) |
Obverse
Lettering:
年九十治明 · 本日大
· 1 SEN ·
年九十治明 · 本日大
· 1 SEN ·
Reverse
Lettering:
圓一換 枚百以
一
銭
圓一換 枚百以
一
銭
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (1873) | 1,301,486 | Rare | |
| 7 (1874) | 25,564,953 | Not Common | |
| 8 (1875) | 32,832,038 | Not Common | |
| 9 (1876) | 38,048,906 | Not Common | |
| 10 (1877) | 98,041,824 | Not Common | |
| 13 (1880) | 33,947,810 | Not Common | |
| 14 (1881) | 16,123,612 | Not Common | |
| 15 (1882) | 19,150,666 | Not Common | |
| 16 (1883) | 47,613,017 | Not Common | |
| 17 (1884) | 53,702,768 | Not Common | |
| 18 (1885) | 46,846,352 | Not Common | |
| 19 (1886) | 28,886,198 | Not Common | |
| 20 (1887) | 22,249,580 | Not Common | |
| 21 (1888) | 25,864,939 | Not Common | |
| 25 (1892) | Unknown |