Obverse: Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below Reverse: Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperor’s Royal Seal) Branches of Paulownia Flower (heart-shaped leaf) and Chrysanthemum Flower on either side of the value Issuer: Japan Emperor: Meiji (1867-1912) Years: 1877 Calendar: Japanese – Meiji era Denomination: 1 Sen (0.01 JPY) Currency Yen (1871-date) Composition: Copper Weight: 7.13 g Diameter: 27.9 mm Thickness: 1.62 mm Shape: Round Technique: Milled References: Y# 17
