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1 Yen – Japan

Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1887–1897
Issuer: Japan Issuer flag
Ruler: Meiji
Currency:
(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: #Click to copy to clipboard28a.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

Mints

NameMark
Japan Mint

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1887
1888
1889
1890
1891
1892
1893
1894
1895
1896
1897
Somewhat Rare