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1 Trade Dollar - Meiji
| Silver (.900) | 27.22 g | 38.58 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 8-10 (1875-1877) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Meiji era |
| Value | 1 Trade Dollar (105⁄104 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 27.22 g |
| Diameter | 38.58 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#18307 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
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
Comment
NGC includes all three years of this coin in their top 25 most counterfeited world coins:1875 is #14, 1876 is #23 and 1877 is #16.
Interesting fact
The 1 Trade Dollar coin was minted during the Meiji period, which was a time of rapid modernization and westernization in Japan. The coin's design was influenced by Western currency, with the obverse featuring an image of the Japanese emperor and the reverse featuring a wreath surrounding the denomination. This blending of traditional Japanese design elements with Western influences reflects the country's shift towards modernization and globalization during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 (1875) | 3056638 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Trade Dollar - Meiji 8-10 (1875-1877) coin.
