Japan 1 Yen - Meiji, 2

Hand engraved

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Japan Japan
Currency Yen (1871 – 9999)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 1 Yen
Year 2
Ruler Meiji (1867–1912)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Technique Engraved
Weight (g) 34.23
Diameter (mm) 38.9
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Yen from Japan. Issued in 2. Struck in Silver. Measures 38.9 mm and weighs 34.23 g.

Obverse
Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below (Great Japan · Year 2 of Meiji
· 1 yen ·)
Reverse
Sunburst surrounded by paulownia and chrysanthemum seals

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
2 (1869) 

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