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1 Rin - Meiji
| Bronze | 0.91 g | 15.75 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 6-25 (1873-1892) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Meiji era |
| Value | 1 Rin (0.001 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.91 g |
| Diameter | 15.75 mm |
| Thickness | 0.73 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#14000 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Vertical two kanji for the denomination, reads 一厘 ICHIRIN
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
一
厘
Translation:
One
Rin
Edge
Plain
Comment
Year 9 is considered to be pattern by some catalog, found even less than Year 13.
The year 25 coin was struck for exhibiton at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago held in 1893.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Rin - Meiji 6-25 (1873-1892) coin from Japan is that it was designed by a French engraver named Jean-Baptiste Mercier. Mercier was a renowned numismatist and engraver who had previously worked for the French Mint. He was invited by the Japanese government to design the coinage for the new Meiji era, which was aimed at modernizing Japan's economy and aligning it with Western standards. The 1 Rin coin was one of the first coins to be designed by Mercier and it features an image of a chrysanthemum, which is a symbol of longevity and good fortune in Japanese culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (1873) | 6979260 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7 (1874) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 8 (1875) | 3718840 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9 (1876) | 23000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 (1880) | 810 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 15 (1882) | 3632360 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 (1883) | 14128150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 17 (1884) | 16009130 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rin - Meiji 6-25 (1873-1892) coin.
