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1 Yen - Meiji Pattern
34 (1901) year| Copper | 15.50 g | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 34 (1901) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Meiji era |
| Value | 1 Yen (1 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 15.50 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#287177 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sunburst crest within double circle surrounded by legends separated by Sakura cherry blossoms
Lettering:
年 四 十 三 治 明 ❀ 本 日 大
❀ 1 YEN ❀
Translation:
Great Japan ❀ Year 34 of Meiji
❀ 1 Yen ❀
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Yen coin was designed by a Japanese artist named Tsukuru Ono, who was also a renowned sculptor and painter. He was commissioned by the Japanese government to create a new design for the 1 yen coin, which would be minted in copper and have a distinctly Japanese feel to it. Ono's design features a stylized chrysanthemum, which is a symbol of longevity and good fortune in Japanese culture, surrounded by a wreath of paulownia leaves. The coin's design was meant to reflect Japan's rich cultural heritage and its commitment to modernization and progress.
