Japan stamps year 1874 6 Sen Scott No. 36 Used

Japan stamps year 1874 6 Sen Scott No. 36 Used

📮 1874 6 Sen – Key Details

• Country: Japan
• Year Issued: 1874
• Denomination: 6 Sen
• Currency System: 100 sen = 1 yen
• Design Type: Early “Cherry Blossom” issue
• Printing Method: Woodblock (typography style)
• Perforation: Usually imperforate (most early issues were)
• Color: Typically brown or reddish-brown shades

🌸 Design

These stamps belong to the famous Cherry Blossom (Sakura) series, featuring:

• Chrysanthemum imperial crest
• Cherry blossom frame
• Japanese characters indicating denomination

These were among Japan’s first modern postage stamps, following the earlier 1871–1873 Dragon and Cherry Blossom issues.