Japan Type Set #7460
Showa, 1 sen, Fuji, 1941-1943
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
JAPAN |
| Item Description: |
SEN S16(1941) |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS MS 65 |
| Owner: |
Star City Homer |
Owner Comments:
JNDA 01-51. A wartime issue, this small coin was part of the progression in minimizing metal content that could be diverted to the war efforts. The obverse is very simple with the kanji number one separating the 'Dai Nippon' above and date below. The reverse with Mount Fuji and the chrysanthemum above, denomination belown. Minted for three years, in the last year there was a reduction in weight.
Diameter 16 mm, aluminum. 0.65 grams, reduced to 0.55 grams during the last year. Both weights are available, with the reduced weight having a mintage of slightly more than half the full weighted version.