Japan 1 yen Meiji - Japanese - Meiji era 1870


Attributes of Coins
Region | JPN |
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Denomination | 1 Yen |
Krause number | N# 27187 |
Metal | Silver |
Obverse:

Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below
Lettering:
明治三年 · 大日本 · 一圓 ·
Translation:
Great Japan · Year 3 of Meiji · 1 yen ·
Engraver:
Leonard Charles Wyon
Reverse:

Sunburst surrounded by paulownia and chrysanthemum seals
Engraver:
Leonard Charles Wyon