Japan 1 Yen - Meiji, 20 – 30
small type - countermarked left
Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Yen
(1871 – 9999)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Yen
Year
20 – 30
Ruler
Meiji
(1867–1912)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled, countermarked
Weight (g)
26.96
Diameter (mm)
38.1
Thickness (mm)
2.76
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Yen from Japan. Issued from 20 to 30. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 38.1 mm and weighs 26.96 g.
- Obverse
- Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below (Great Japan · Meiji Year 26 · 416 · One yen · 900 ·)
- 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 Counterstamped with on let side of value (Silver 1 Yen)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | au | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 (1897) | — | — | — | 年十三治明 | 9% | |
| 29 (1896) | — | — | € 120,00 | 年九十二治明 | 34% | |
| 28 (1895) | — | — | € 130,00 | 年八十二治明 | 23% | |
| 27 (1894) | — | — | — | 年七十二治明 | 12% | |
| 26 (1893) | — | € 82,00 | — | 年六十二治明 | 8% | |
| 25 (1892) | — | — | — | 年五十二治明 ; Early variety; right flame extends between 4th and 5th spine | 3% | |
| 25 (1892) | — | — | — | 年五十二治明 ; Late variety; right flame overlaps spines | 5% | |
| 24 (1891) | — | — | — | 年四十二治明 | 5% | |
| 23 (1890) | — | — | — | 年三十二治明 | 6% | |
| 22 (1889) | — | — | — | 年二十二治明 | 3% | |
| 21 (1888) | — | — | — | 年一十二治明 | 6% | |
| 20 (1887) | — | — | — | 年十二治明 | 3% |
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