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1 Sen, Japan, 1941

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) sen coin
Japan, 1941
Obverse Image: Value in center with authority above and date below.
Obverse Text: Romanization: DAI / NIHON / SHOWA / JU / ROKU / NEN (Translation: Great Japan, Showa year 16)
Reverse Image: Chrysanthemum above Mount Fuji with value below.
Reverse Text: Romanization: ICHI / SEN (Translation: One Sen)
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1941
Physical Description
silver (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1.5 mm x 16 mm; 1/16 in x 5/8 in
Object Name
coin
1 Sen, Japan, 1941
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