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1 Yen - Meiji large type
| Silver (.900) | 26.96 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 7-20 (1874-1887) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Meiji era |
| Value | 1 Yen (1 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 26.96 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#129442 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 30% |
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:
一
圓
Translation:
1
Yen
Engraver: Kano Natsuo
Designer: Kano Natsuo
Edge
Reeded
M19 38,6 mm has 198 ridges
M19 38,3 mm has 217 ridges
Comment
Y# A25.1 - Spiral on pearl curls counter clockwise direction from center.Y# A25.2 - Spiral on pearl curls clockwise direction from center.
Counter stamped versions with 銀 (silver) of coins from M7 - M20 exist
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Meiji (large type) 7-20 1 Yen coin from Japan is that it was designed by a French engraver named Jean-Baptiste Mercier. Mercier was a renowned coin engraver who had worked for the French Mint before being invited to Japan to help modernize the country's coinage system. His design for the 1 Yen coin features a portrait of Emperor Meiji on the obverse and a dragon on the reverse, symbolizing the country's transition from a feudal society to a modern, industrialized nation. The coin was minted from 1874 to 1887 and was made of silver (.900) with a weight of 26.96 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 (1874) | 942006 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 (1875) | 139323 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 11 (1878) | 856378 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (1879) | 1913318 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 (1880) | 5427432 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 14 (1881) | 2927409 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 15 (1882) | 5089064 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 (1883) | 3636678 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 17 (1884) | 3599192 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 18 (1885) | 4296620 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 19 (1886) | 9084262 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 20 (1887) | 8275787 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Yen - Meiji (large type) 7-20 (1874-1887) coin.
