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1 Yen - Taishō
3 (1914) year| Silver (.900) | 26.96 g | 38.1 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Taishō (1912-1926) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 3 (1914) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Taishō era |
| Value | 1 Yen (1 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 26.96 g |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2.76 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#14259 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 38% |
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
Comment
Intended for circulation in Japanese occupied Taiwan.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Yen - Taishō 3 (1914) coin from Japan is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country. The Taishō period, which lasted from 1912 to 1926, saw the transition of Japan from a feudal society to a modern, industrialized nation. This coin, made of silver and weighing 26.96 grams, was a symbol of the country's growing economic power and its move towards modernization.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 (1914) | 11500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Yen - Taishō 3 (1914) coin.
