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ANTIQUE JAPANESE 1948 1 SEN ー錢 IMPERIAL PUALOWNIA CREST BRONZE COIN SHOWA 23

ANTIQUE JAPANESE 1948 1 SEN ー錢 IMPERIAL PUALOWNIA CREST BRONZE COIN SHOWA 23

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Denomination: 1 Sen

Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated

Composition: Bronze

Year: 1948

Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan

Certification: Uncertified

A guaranteed authentic and rare antique Japanese 1 sen bronze coin minted in Tokyo in 1948.  Having the characters, "Dai Nippon" (great Japan) and Showa year 23 (1948) with a flying dove bird in the center. On the obverse: chrysanthemum blossoms anー錢 "one sen". Chrysanthemum blossoms symbolize Japan's imperial family and are often used on currency. 

Overall, this coin is in fine condition with minimal wear, a very clear strike and freshly cleaned and polished.  Measures 7/8" in diameter (2.1 cm). Approximately the size of a US quarter.

PLEASE NOTE - This listing is for ONE coin. We have included the additional pictures for you to see the range of coins that we often have available. You may find these listed individually on Shoguns or SailerKing or as collections. Shown are coins that date from the Meiji Era in the late 1800's to post WWII dates. The are 1 Sen, 2 Sen, 5 Sen, 10 Sen and 50 Sen coins. Please feel free to contact us with special requests for specific coins and dates and we may be able to accommodate.    

You'll love it, I guarantee it.........If you purchase these items and are not completely delighted with them, you may return them for a no questions asked refund within 30 days of receipt.

JapanPicker and the Shogun's Gallery of Portland, Oregon have been in the Japanese antique business for over 40 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly. International buyers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, etc. imposed by the buyer's home country.

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