1885 Japan Meiji 1 Sen Copper Coin

Issued during the reign of Emperor Meiji, this 1 Sen coin formed part of Japan's early modern decimal currency system introduced during the Meiji Restoration. Struck in copper and featuring the popular Type III dragon design with V-shaped scales, these coins circulated throughout a period of rapid industrialisation and modernisation in Japan. Today they remain popular with collectors of Japanese and world coinage due to their distinctive nineteenth-century design and historical significance.

Specifications

• Country/Issuer: Japan
• Emperor: Meiji (1867-1912)
• Year: Meiji 18 (1885)
• Denomination: 1 Sen
• Currency: Yen
• Composition: Copper (98% Copper, 1% Tin, 1% Zinc)
• Weight: Approximately 7.13 g*
• Diameter: Approximately 27.9 mm*
• Thickness: Approximately 1.62 mm*
• Shape: Round
• Technique: Milled
• Alignment: Coin Alignment (↑↓)
• Mint: Japan Mint
• Variety: Y#17.2 (Type III Dragon, V-Shaped Scales)
• Mintage: 46,846,352
• Reference: Y#17
• Demonetised: Yes

Design

• Obverse: Dragon within a beaded circle with legends identifying Great Japan and the year of Meiji's reign, with the denomination below.
• Reverse: Denomination surrounded by paulownia and chrysanthemum branches with the Imperial chrysanthemum crest above.
• Edge: Plain.

Important Information

*Specifications are approximate.

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