{"product_id":"1885-japan-meiji-1-sen-copper-coin","title":"1885 Japan Meiji 1 Sen Copper Coin","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e1885 Japan Meiji 1 Sen Copper Coin\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eIssued 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry\/Issuer: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmperor: Meiji (1867-1912)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: Meiji 18 (1885)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 1 Sen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrency: Yen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: Copper (98% Copper, 1% Tin, 1% Zinc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: Approximately 7.13 g*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: Approximately 27.9 mm*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: Approximately 1.62 mm*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Milled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlignment: Coin Alignment (↑↓)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Japan Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Y#17.2 (Type III Dragon, V-Shaped Scales)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 46,846,352\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference: Y#17\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonetised: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Dragon within a beaded circle with legends identifying Great Japan and the year of Meiji's reign, with the denomination below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Denomination surrounded by paulownia and chrysanthemum branches with the Imperial chrysanthemum crest above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Plain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Specifications are approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive the exact coin pictured. Please review the images carefully as they form part of the item description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenyx Curios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44906823385166,"sku":"1885-Japan-Type-III-One-Sen","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/1566\/1134\/files\/1885-1-Sen-Japan.jpg?v=1794494904","url":"https:\/\/phoenyxcurios.com.au\/products\/1885-japan-meiji-1-sen-copper-coin","provider":"Phoenyx Curios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}