1 Sen, Japan, 1938

Description (Brief):

One (1) sen coin

Description (Brief)

Japan, 1938

Description (Brief)

Obverse Image: Mythological 'crow' bird Yatagarasu surrounded by Kanji.

Description (Brief)

Obverse Text: Romanization: DAI / NIHON / SHOWA / JU / SAN / NEN (Translation: Great Japan, Show year 13)

Description (Brief)

Reverse Image: Denomination in a circular Floral design.

Description (Brief)

Reverse Text: Romanization: ICHI / SEN (Translation: One Sen)

Date Made: 1938Associated Date: 1938

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: JapanAssociated Place: Japan

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, East Asian Coins

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Credit Line: Sebald, William J.

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.66.13819Catalog Number: 66.13819Accession Number: 268682

Object Name: Coin

Physical Description: copper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1 mm x 23.5 mm; 1/32 in x 15/16 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-70de-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_948182

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