Japan 1 sen Meiji Pattern - Japanese - Meiji era 1870


Attributes of Coins
Region | JPN |
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Denomination | 1 Sen |
Krause number | N# 27186 |
Metal | Copper |
diameter | 27 mm |
weight | 7.3 g |
Obverse:

Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below
Script:
Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
明治三年 · 大日本 · 一錢 ·
Translation:
Great Japan · Year 3 of Meiji · 1 SEN ·
Reverse:

Sunburst crest within beaded circle and wreath, chrysanthemum above with paulowian crest below
Script:
Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
以百枚換ー圓
Translation:
Exchange 100 coins for one yen