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1 Yen - Meiji big type
4 (1871) year| Gold (.900) | 1.67 g | 13.51 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 4 (1871) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Meiji era |
| Value | 1 Yen (1 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 1.67 g |
| Diameter | 13.51 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#144713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Sunburst crest superimposed on sacred mirror, flanked by military banners, chrysanthemum above with paulowian crest below
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Dot variants:Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Yen - Meiji (big type) 4 (1871) coin from Japan is that it was minted during a time of significant change in Japan's history. The Meiji period, which lasted from 1868 to 1912, saw the country undergo rapid modernization and industrialization, and the introduction of a new currency system was part of this process. The 1 Yen coin was one of the first coins to be introduced in the new system, and it was made of gold to reflect the country's newfound wealth and modernization.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (1871) | 1841288 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Yen - Meiji (big type) 4 (1871) coin.
