Japan 1883 (M16) sen

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck 1880-88 in large numbers and is common in circulated condition. A nearly identical type with different dragon scales was issued 1873-77.

Recorded mintage: 47,613,017.

Specification: 7.13 g, copper, 27.9 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM Y17.2.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• The Catalog of Japanese Coins and Banknotes, Tokyo: JNDA (Japanese Numismatic Dealers Assn.), 2014.

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