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1 Mil - Meiji
6 (1873) year| Copper | 1.2 g | 15.6 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 6 (1873) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Meiji era |
| Value | 1 Mil (0.001 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 15.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#27189 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Big kanji for the denomination
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
一
厘
Translation:
1
Rin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Mil - Meiji 6 (1873) coin was part of a series of coins introduced during the Meiji period, which aimed to modernize Japan's currency and align it with international standards. The coin's design features a dragon on one side and the Japanese imperial crest on the other, symbolizing the country's rich cultural heritage and its commitment to modernization.
