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1 Trade Dollar - Meiji
7 (1874) year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 7 (1874) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Meiji era |
| Value | 1 Trade Dollar (105⁄104 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#117035 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperor's Royal Seal)
Branches of Paulownia Flower (Heart shaped leaf) and Chrysanthemum Flower on either side of the value
Lettering:
貿
易
銀
Translation: Trade silver
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Trade Dollar - Meiji 7 (1874) from Japan made of Silver is interesting because it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in Japan. The Meiji period, which lasted from 1868 to 1912, saw the country rapidly modernize and open up to the world, and the introduction of a new currency system was part of this process. The Pattern 1 Trade Dollar was one of the first coins to be minted in silver during this period, and it features a unique blend of traditional Japanese design elements and Western-style minting techniques. This coin is a fascinating example of how Japan was able to adapt and evolve its currency to meet the demands of a changing world.
