1 Yen - Meiji small type

Features

Issuer	Japan
Emperor	Meiji (1867-1912)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	20-45 (1887-1912)
Calendar	Japanese - Meiji era
Value	1 Yen (1 JPY)
Currency	Yen (1871-date)
Composition	Srebro (.900) (10% copper)
Weight	26.96 g
Diameter	38.1 mm
Thickness	2.76 mm
Shape	Okrągły
Technique	Frezowana
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 5505
References	Y# A25.3 Richard Sperry Yeoman. R. S. Yeoman's Modern & Current World Coins (16 volumes). , JNDA# 01-10A Japan Numismatic Dealers Association (publisher). 日本貨幣カタログ. Japan Numismatic Dealers Association, Tokyo, Japan (37 volumes). , JC# 09-10-2 Ujisato Hanyu (ed.), Clark Smith (ed.), Koryu Katagiri (ed.); 2021. The Standard Catalog of Japanese Coins. Zeus Coin Gallery, Tokyo, Japan.

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Obverse

Smok w okręgu z koralików, legendy powyżej, wartość napisana poniżej Automatically translated

Scripts: chiński (tradycyjny, zwykły pismo), łaciński

Lettering:
年四十二治明 · 本日大
· 416 · ONE YEN · 900 ·

Engraver: Kano Natsuo (加納夏雄)

Designer: Kano Natsuo (加納夏雄)

Reverse

Wieniec z kwiatów paulowni i chryzantem wokół nominału, herb cesarski powyżej Automatically translated

Script: chiński (tradycyjny, zwykły pismo)

Lettering:
一
圓

Engraver: Kano Natsuo (加納夏雄)

Designer: Kano Natsuo (加納夏雄)

Edge

Trzcina Automatically translated

Mint

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

Comments

Istnieją kontrstemplowane wersje z 銀 (srebro) monet z M20 - M30
Kontrstempel po lewej stronie nominału - Y# 28a.2
Kontrstempel po prawej stronie nominału - Y# 28a.5

Zgodnie z ustawą monetarną nr 16, srebrne 1 jeny zostały wycofane z obiegu w Japonii od 1 kwietnia 1898 r. (30 rok Meiji), ale nadal były wymienialne do 31 lipca 1898 r.

Nakłady srebrnych 1 jenów od M34 do M45 były przeznaczone do obiegu na okupowanym przez Japonię Tajwanie.

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Referring to monetary act no. 16, silver 1 yen were withdrawn from circulation in Japan since 1 April 1898 (Meiji year 30), but still redeemable until 31 July 1898.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

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Date	Mintage	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC		Frequency
Undetermined
20 (1887)	8 275 787			$ 140			(en) 年十二治明	6%
21 (1888)	9 477 414			$ 120	$ 120		(en) 年一十二治明	7%
22 (1889)	9 295 348		$ 120	$ 120			(en) 年二十二治明	6%
23 (1890)	7 292 877	$ 100	$ 120			$ 190	(en) 年三十二治明	7%
24 (1891)	7 518 021			$ 58	$ 110		(en) 年四十二治明	5%
25 (1892)	11 187 613						(en) 年五十二治明 ; Early variety; right flame extends between 4th and 5th spine	5%
25 (1892)					$ 150		(en) 年五十二治明 ; Late variety; right flame overlaps spines	5%
26 (1893)	10 403 477		$ 110	$ 150	$ 160		(en) 年六十二治明	9%
27 (1894)	22 118 416		$ 91	$ 140	$ 180	$ 520	(en) 年七十二治明	17%
28 (1895)	21 098 754		$ 100	$ 130	$ 130	$ 130	(en) 年八十二治明	18%
29 (1896)	11 363 949			$ 130	$ 130		(en) 年九十二治明	10%
30 (1897)	2 448 694			$ 130	$ 130	$ 150	(en) 年十三治明	9%
34 (1901)	1 256 252				$ 170	$ 170	(en) 年四十三治明	5%
35 (1902)	668 782				$ 130		(en) 年五十三治明	4%
36 (1903)	5 131 096			$ 130	$ 130	$ 350	(en) 年六十三治明	12%
37 (1904)	6 970 843		$ 130	$ 130	$ 130	$ 210	(en) 年七十三治明	13%
38 (1905)	5 031 503		$ 130	$ 130	$ 130	$ 190	(en) 年八十三治明	16%
39 (1906)	3 471 297						(en) 年九十三治明	5%
41 (1908)	334 705						(en) 年一十四治明	3%
45 (1912)	5 000 000			$ 130	$ 130	$ 180	(en) 年五十四治明	18%

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Numista Rarity index: 14 Wskazówki wyszukiwania

This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.

Bullion value: USD 52.92 Wskazówki wyszukiwania

This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2181 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.

Actual srebro weight: 0.780 oz

Current srebro price: 67.83 USD/oz (see silver price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Katz Auction 144 Lot 2823	17 Nov 2024	20 (1887) – (en) 年十二治明	XF	USD 81.80 (EUR 71.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 103 Lot 1913	9 Dec 2023	20 (1887) – (en) 年十二治明	XF	USD 132.50 (EUR 115.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 86 Lot 1986	10 Jun 2023	20 (1887) – (en) 年十二治明	XF	USD 162.45 (EUR 141.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 73 Lot 12	28 Dec 2022	21 (1888) – (en) 年一十二治明	UNC	USD 172.82 (EUR 150.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 84 Lot 1765	27 May 2023	21 (1888) – (en) 年一十二治明	XF	USD 87.56 (EUR 76.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Summer Evening Auction 162 Lot 1737	7 Jul 2025	22 (1889) – (en) 年二十二治明	XF	USD 87.56 (EUR 76.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 103 Lot 1914	9 Dec 2023	24 (1891) – (en) 年四十二治明	AU	USD 120.98 (EUR 105.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 86 Lot 1987	10 Jun 2023	24 (1891) – (en) 年四十二治明	AU	USD 150.93 (EUR 131.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz PREMIUM AUCTION 125 Lot 657	29 May 2024	26 (1893) – (en) 年六十二治明	AU	USD 172.82 (EUR 150.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 84 Lot 1766	27 May 2023	26 (1893) – (en) 年六十二治明	AU	USD 140.56 (EUR 122.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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