Japan 1913 (T2) sen

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck 1913-15 at the beginning of the Taisho era and was the last large cent. The succeeding type, KM Y42, was reduced to 3.75 g.

Recorded mintage: 15,000,000, a common date.

Specification: 7.13 g, bronze, 27.8 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM Y35.

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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• 1913 10 sen
• 1913 50 sen
• 1913 5 yen
• 1913 20 yen
• 1919 sen
• Coins and currency dated 1913
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