Japanese 100 Yen Phoenix silver coin 1958
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1958
This 100 yen coin is a modern numismatic issue from Japan, minted in 1958. The coin is composed of 60% silver and has a stated weight of 4.8 grams. The obverse of the coin features a stylized phoenix, a prominent mythological bird in Japanese culture, surrounded by the characters for Japan (Nippon) in kanji.
The phoenix is depicted with its wings spread and detailed plumage. The coin design incorporates a decorative border of beads along the edge, creating a distinct circular field for the central imagery. The piece reflects the mid-20th-century currency design of Japan, utilizing metallic compositions consistent with the coinage standards of the era. As a physical specimen, it exhibits the typical characteristics of a circulation-strike coin, often handled or stored in protective numismatic holders to preserve its appearance.
The 100 yen phoenix coin remains a representative example of Japanese commemorative or circulating coinage from the Showa period, showcasing classic motifs through its relief work and metallic content.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Physical characteristics
- Weight
- 4.8g
- Composition
- 60% silver
Technical characteristics
- Denomination
- 100 Yen
Design
- Obverse
- Phoenix, kanji characters for Japan
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
Documentation checklist
- Denomination
- Research required
- Issue or mint date
- Recorded
- Material
- Recorded
- Weight
- Recorded
- Mint or printer
- Research required
- Mint or printer mark
- Research required
- Catalogue reference
- Research required
- Attached photograph (check rights)
- Recorded
Recorded means a field is present, not independently verified. Read its wording, supporting source and the entry’s confidence level.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.