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1 Yen
– Japan
Standard circulation coins
Context
Years:
1887–1897
Issuer:
Japan
Ruler:
Meiji
Currency:
Yen
(since 1871)
Demonetized
: Yes
Material
Diameter:
38.1 mm
Weight:
26.96 g
Silver weight:
24.26 g
Thickness:
2.76 mm
Shape:
Round
Composition:
90%
Silver
Magnetic:
No
Techniques:
Milled
,
Countermarked
Alignment:
Coin alignment
References
Y:
#
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28a.2
Numista:
#135906
Value
Exchange value:
1 JPY = $0.01
Bullion value:
$66.62
Obverse
Inscription:
年 六 十 二 治 明 · 本 日 大
· 416 · ONE YEN · 900
Translation:
Year 62 of Meiji · Honpo (Japan) Large
· 416 · ONE YEN · 900
Languages:
English
,
Japanese
Reverse
Inscription:
銀 一
圓
Translation:
One Silver Yen
Language:
Japanese
Edge
Reeded
Categories
Mythology
>
Fantastic animal
Mints
Name
Mark
Japan Mint
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Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
1887
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1888
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1889
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1890
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1891
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1892
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—
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1893
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—
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1894
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1895
—
—
+
1896
—
—
+
1897
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+
⭐
Somewhat Rare