1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (2024)

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Features

Issuer Japan 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (3)
Emperor Meiji (1867-1912)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 20-45 (1887-1912)
Calendar Japanese - Meiji era
Value 1 Yen (1&nbspJPY)
Currency Yen (1871-date)
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 26.96g
Diameter 38.1mm
Thickness 2.76mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number

N#

5505
References Y# A25.3,

1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (4) Richard S. Yeoman, Arthur L. Friedberg; 2007. A Catalog of Modern World Coins : 1850-1964 (14th edition). Whitman Publishing Company, Atlanta, United States.

And 1 more volumes.

JNDA# 01-10A

1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (5) Japan Numismatic Dealers Association (editor); 2023. 日本貨幣カタログ = The Catalog of Japanese Currency. Self-published, Tokyo, Japan.

Obverse

Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below

Lettering:
年 四 十 二 治 明 · 本 日 大
· 416 · ONE YEN ·900 ·

Translation:
Great Japan · Year 24 of Meiji
· 416 · One yen · 900 ·

Engraver: Kano Natsuo

Designer: Kano Natsuo

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

See Also
Convert KES to JPY: Kenyan Shilling To Japanese Yen Exchange Rates

Edge

Reeded

© Idolenz (CC BY-NC)

Mint

Japan Mint (独立行政法人造幣局 / Dokuritsu Gyōsei Hōjin Zōheikyoku), Japan

Comments

Counterstamped versions with 銀 (silver) of coins from M20 - M30 exist
Counterstamped on the left side of denomination - Y# 28a.2
Counterstamped on the right side of denomination - Y# 28a.5

Referring to monetary act no. 16, silver 1 yen were withdrawn from circulation in Japan since 1 April 1898 (Meiji year 30), but still redeemable until 31 July 1898.

Mintage of silver 1 yen from M34 to M45 were intended for circulation in Japanese occupied Taiwan.

See also

  • Fantasy animal
  • Flower
  • Coat of Arms
  • Wreath
  • 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (8) 1 Yen - Meiji (large type) 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (9)
  • 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (10) 1 Yen - Meiji (small type - countermarked left) 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (11)
  • 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (12) 1 Yen - Taishō 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (13)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
20 (1887) 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (14) 8 275 787 £ 110 6% 年十二治明
21 (1888) 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (15) 9 477 414 £ 65 7% 年一十二治明
22 (1889) 9 295 348 5% 年二十二治明
23 (1890) 7 292 877 6% 年三十二治明
24 (1891) 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (16) 7 518 021 £ 89 6% 年四十二治明
25 (1892) 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (17) 11 187 613 £ 150 6% 年五十二治明 ; Early variety; right flame extends between 4th and 5th spine
25 (1892) £ 120 4% 年五十二治明 ; Late variety; right flame overlaps spines
26 (1893) 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (18) 10 403 477 £ 82 £ 95 £ 100 8% 年六十二治明
27 (1894) 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (19) 22 118 416 £ 33 £ 68 £ 69 £ 380 15% 年七十二治明
28 (1895) 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (20) 21 098 754 £ 74 £ 74 £ 74 £ 170 16% 年八十二治明
29 (1896) 11 363 949 £ 60 £ 78 9% 年九十二治明
30 (1897) 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (21) 2 448 694 £ 55 £ 110 9% 年十三治明
34 (1901) 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (22) 1 256 252 £ 110 5% 年四十三治明
35 (1902) 668 782 4% 年五十三治明
36 (1903) 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (23) 5 131 096 £ 58 £ 82 £ 170 11% 年六十三治明
37 (1904) 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (24) 6 970 843 £ 63 £ 69 £ 77 £ 150 12% 年七十三治明
38 (1905) 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (25) 5 031 503 £ 67 £ 82 £ 130 15% 年八十三治明
39 (1906) 3 471 297 4% 年九十三治明
41 (1908) 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (26) 334 705 4% 年一十四治明
45 (1912) 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (27) 5 000 000 £ 74 £ 75 £ 190 17% 年五十四治明

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Numista Rarity index: 18 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (102)

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Bullion value: GBP 17.93 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (103)

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Examples of the type

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25 (1892) – 年五十二治明 ; Early variety; right flame extends between 4th and 5th spine (see more)

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Katz
Auction 103
Lot 1913 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (107) 		9 Dec 2023 20 (1887) – 年十二治明 XF GBP 97.67
(EUR 115.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
Katz
Auction 86
Lot 1986 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (109) 		10 Jun 2023 20 (1887) – 年十二治明 XF GBP 119.75
(EUR 141.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
Katz
Auction 73
Lot 12 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (111) 		28 Dec 2022 21 (1888) – 年一十二治明 UNC GBP 127.39
(EUR 150.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
Katz
Auction 84
Lot 1765 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (113) 		27 May 2023 21 (1888) – 年一十二治明 XF GBP 64.55
(EUR 76.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
Katz
Auction 103
Lot 1914 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (115) 		9 Dec 2023 24 (1891) – 年四十二治明 AU GBP 89.18
(EUR 105.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
Katz
Auction 86
Lot 1987 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (117) 		10 Jun 2023 24 (1891) – 年四十二治明 AU GBP 111.26
(EUR 131.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
Katz
PREMIUM AUCTION 125
Lot 657 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (119) 		29 May 2024 26 (1893) – 年六十二治明 AU GBP 127.39
(EUR 150.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
Katz
Auction 84
Lot 1764 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (121) 		27 May 2023 26 (1893) – 年六十二治明 AU GBP 170.71
(EUR 201.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
Katz
Auction 84
Lot 1766 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (123) 		27 May 2023 26 (1893) – 年六十二治明 AU GBP 103.61
(EUR 122.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
Katz
Auction 114
Lot 1702 1 Yen - Meiji, Japan (125) 		24 Feb 2024 26 (1893) – 年六十二治明 VF GBP 81.53
(EUR 96.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
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