Japan 1 trade dollar Meiji countermarked - Japanese - Meiji era 1876
Attributes of Coins
| Region | JPN |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 1 Trade Dollar |
| Krause number | N# 175947 |
| Metal | Silver (.900) |
| diameter | 38.58 mm |
| weight | 27.22 g |
Obverse:
Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below
Lettering:
明治九年 大日本 · 420 GRAINS. TRADE DOLLAR. 900 FINE ·
Translation:
Great Japan · Year 9 of Meiji · 420 grains. Trade dollar. 900 fine ·
Reverse:
Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperors 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
Lettering:
銀貿 易 銀
Translation:
Trade silver Silver
