Ginza Coins

1 Yen – Japan

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1874 Japan circulation coins

Context

Years: 1874–1892

Issuer: Japan

Ruler: Meiji

Currency:

(since 1871)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 123,837

Material

Diameter: 12.12 mm

Weight: 1.67 g

Gold weight: 1.50 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

Y: #9a

Numista: #15184

Value

Exchange value: 1 JPY = $0.01

Bullion value: $236.36

Obverse

Inscription:

年七治明本日大 •

一

圓

Translation:

One Yen, Year 7 of Meiji

Language: Japanese

Reverse

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Japan Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1874	—	116,341
1876	—	138
1877	—	7,246
1880	—	112
1892	—	—

Series: 1874 Japan circulation coins

2 Yen

1874-1892

1 Yen