Japanese One Yen Silver Coin
Also known as: Silver Yen
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Period
Meiji era onwards
Issuing entity
JapanLarge silver one-yen coin of Japan, introduced during the Meiji reforms and widely used in East Asian trade.
Historical context
The coin was part of the Meiji currency reform that replaced the previous feudal monetary system with a decimal yen.
Physical characteristics
- Metal
- Silver
- Denomination
- One yen
Design
- Obverse
- Dragon
- Reverse
- Wreath, chrysanthemum and legend
Identification
- Dating
- Dates are expressed in Japanese era years and must be converted; both forms should be recorded
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Weight and fineness to be transcribed from a verified reference
- Era-year to Gregorian conversion table to be recorded per issue