Japan 1 yen Shōwa

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Attributes of Coins

RegionJPN
Denomination1 Yen
Krause numberN# 5437
MetalBrass
thickness1.2 mm
diameter20 mm
weight3.2 g
Obverse:
coin obverse image
Value above orange blossom wreath
Script:
Chinese
Lettering:
一 円
Translation:
1 Yen
Reverse:
coin reverse image
Value within center circle, flanked by dots, issuing authority on top, date on the bottom
Scripts:
Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
• 日 本 國 • 1 YEN 昭和二十四年
Translation:
• State of Japan • Year 24 of Shōwa

List of Coin Varieties

NameYearMarkMintMintageCraftsmanshipValue(USD)
1948

451

UncValue(USD)
1949

UncValue(USD)
1950

UncValue(USD)

Recognition Records

Canada 1 cent 1908, samsung-SM-S916U, obverse
Canada 1 cent 1908, samsung-SM-S916U, reverse
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Ecuador 50 sucres 1988, samsung-SM-A325M, reverse
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United Kingdom 1 pound  Menai Suspension Bridge 2005, iPhone 13, reverse
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United Kingdom 5 shillings  Winston Churchill Memorial 1965, samsung-SM-S901U, obverse
United Kingdom 5 shillings  Winston Churchill Memorial 1965, samsung-SM-S901U, reverse
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USA 5 cents  Union Shield No Rays 1867, samsung-SM-S901U, reverse
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