Japan Coins 5 Rin | Half Sen Meiji Year 6, 1873

Japan Coins 5 Rin | Half Sen Meiji Year 6, 1873

Obverse: Square scales on dragon's body within beaded circle
Reverse: Value above sprays, chrysanthemum above

Ruler: Mutsuhito
Composition: Copper
Weight: 3.5600g
Diameter: 22.2mm

Japanese 5 rin coin

The 5 rin coin, also denominated as the ½ sen coin, was a coin issued by the Empire of Japan beginning in 1873 and ending in 1892. However, the coin was eventually minted again in 1916 and was minted up until 1919. It was equal to 0.005 yen.

The first coins equaling 5 rin were denominated as "½ sen" and began minting in 1873. The coin had a mass of 3.564 grams and a diameter of 21.818 millimeters. It was mainly composed of copper. Displayed on the coin's obverse was a Japanese dragon with the value, year of minting (in Meiji), and the name of the issuing authority (本日大). The reverse displayed the value surrounded by a wreath and the Imperial Seal of Japan. These coins were minted until 1892.

In 1916, the 5 rin coin was reintroduced as a denomination of Japanese currency, and during its use, it was denominated as "5 rin" rather than "½ sen". This new coin had a mass of 2.1 grams and a diameter of 18.787 millimeters, being slightly smaller in size than the previous coin. It was composed of bronze, with a content of 95% copper, 4% tin, and 1% zinc. Displayed on this coin's obverse was a paulownia flower with two small cherry blossoms at its sides, the year of minting below, and the issuing authority above. On the reverse was the value. These coins were minted until 1919. A total of 42,082,797 of these coins were produced, but only 42,080,000 were issued.

Coins of Japan

5 Rin - Half Sen Meiji Year 6, 1873   1 sen coin, Meiji 7, 1874   1 sen coin, Meiji 31, 1898   2 sen coin, Meiji 13, 1880

10 Sen Silver Coin 1897, Meiji 30    20 Sen Silver Coin Meiji 26, 1893    50 Sen Silver Coin 1899, Meiji 32    50 Sen Silver Coin 1924, Taisho 13    1 Yen Japan Trade Dollar Silver Coin 1883, Meiji 16

 Japan Gold Yen Coin, Meiji Period, 1871    2 Yen Gold Coin Meiji 3, 1870    5 Yen Gold Coin, Meiji 25, 1892     10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 4, 1871    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 30, 1897    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 42, 1909     20 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 39, 1906

Japan 1 sen coin 1898, Meiji 31

Japan 1 sen coin, Meiji 31, 1898

Obverse: Sunburst within beaded circle with legend separated by dots around border
Reverse: Value within center of rice wreath

Ruler: Mutsuhito
Composition: Bronze
Weight: 7.1300g
Diameter: 27.9mm

The 1 sen coin was first minted by the Empire of Japan in 1873. Since then, new issues of the coin were introduced in 1898, 1913, 1916, 1927, 1938, 1941, and 1944. A new coin was created in 1945, but apparently never issued.

Second 1 sen coin

During 1898, after 10 years of the absence of the 1 sen coin, the Empire of Japan issued a new coin. It was mainly composed of copper, but also had a percentage of tin, officially making the coin of bronze. The coin had a mass of 7.13 g and a diameter of 27.9 millimeters, retaining the original size and weight of the original 1 sen coin. On the coin's obverse, the sun was displayed with the value, year of minting, and the title of the issuing authority (本日大), while the reverse showed the value (as 一銭), surrounded by grains. It was minted until 1902.
In 1913, the coin was reintroduced, and remained minted until 1915, when production of the coin had officially come to an end.

Coins of Japan

5 Rin - Half Sen Meiji Year 6, 1873   1 sen coin, Meiji 7, 1874   1 sen coin, Meiji 31, 1898   2 sen coin, Meiji 13, 1880

10 Sen Silver Coin 1897, Meiji 30    20 Sen Silver Coin Meiji 26, 1893    50 Sen Silver Coin 1899, Meiji 32    50 Sen Silver Coin 1924, Taisho 13    1 Yen Japan Trade Dollar Silver Coin 1883, Meiji 16

 Japan Gold Yen Coin, Meiji Period, 1871    2 Yen Gold Coin Meiji 3, 1870    5 Yen Gold Coin, Meiji 25, 1892     10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 4, 1871    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 30, 1897    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 42, 1909     20 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 39, 1906

Japanese 1 sen coin 1874, Meiji 7

Japanese 1 sen coin, Meiji 7, 1874

The 1 sen coin was first minted by the Empire of Japan in 1873.

Obverse: Square scales on dragon's body within beaded circle
Reverse: Value above sprays, chrysanthemum above

Ruler: Mutsuhito
Composition: Copper
Weight: 7.1300g
Diameter: 27.9mm

During 1873, the Empire of Japan issued the first 1 sen coin along with the 1 rin, ½, and 2 sen coins. This coin was composed mainly of copper. It had a mass of 7.13 grams and a diameter of 27.9 millimeters. Displayed on its obverse was a Japanese dragon along with the value, year of minting, and issuing authority (本日大) of the coin. On its reverse, the value was displayed (as 一銭) surrounded by branches at its sides, the Imperial Seal above, and the text, "圓一換 枚百以". The minting of these coins eventually ended in 1888.

Coins of Japan

5 Rin - Half Sen Meiji Year 6, 1873   1 sen coin, Meiji 7, 1874   1 sen coin, Meiji 31, 1898   2 sen coin, Meiji 13, 1880

10 Sen Silver Coin 1897, Meiji 30    20 Sen Silver Coin Meiji 26, 1893    50 Sen Silver Coin 1899, Meiji 32    50 Sen Silver Coin 1924, Taisho 13    1 Yen Japan Trade Dollar Silver Coin 1883, Meiji 16

 Japan Gold Yen Coin, Meiji Period, 1871    2 Yen Gold Coin Meiji 3, 1870    5 Yen Gold Coin, Meiji 25, 1892     10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 4, 1871    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 30, 1897    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 42, 1909     20 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 39, 1906

Japanese 2 sen coin 1880, Meiji 13

Japanese 2 sen coin, Meiji 13, 1880

The 2 sen coin is a coin that was issued by the Empire of Japan for circulation from 1873 (M6) to 1884 (M17), during the reign of Emperor Emperor Meiji (Mutsuhito). Pieces were also struck during the year 1892 (M25), but were not put into circulation. The coin had a value equivalent to 0.02 yen before the enforcement of the Small Currency Disposition and Fractional Rounding in Payments Act on December 31, 1953, which called for the removal of all currency with a value lower than 1 yen to be removed from circulation.

The coin is composed of a bronze alloy consisting of 98 percent copper, 1 percent tin, and 1 percent zinc, and has a mass of 14.3 grams and a diameter of 31.8 millimeters. It uses coin alignment, and like most coins, it is round in shape. A depiction of a dragon, a legendary creature in Japanese mythology and folklore, is displayed in the center of the obverse, surrounded by a circular beaded border. Outside this border, around the left rim of the coin, is the state title, written from right to left as "本日大" (romanized: Dai Nippon; English: "Great Japan"). The date of minting is printed right to left along the right periphery of the coin as "年" (nen), followed by the number of years the emperor had been in reign the year the coin was produced, and ending with "治明" (Meiji). Essentially, the date "年十治明" (Meiji jū-nen), with the character "十" signifying the number "10", would indicate production during the tenth year of Emperor Meiji's reign. The coin's value is inscribed at the bottom of the coin in Latin script as "2 SEN". All three inscriptions are separated from each other by bullet points. Inscribed vertically in the middle of the coin's reverse is the value, written in Japanese characters as "二銭" (Ni sen; "two sen"). Above it, at the very top of the coin, is the Imperial Seal of Japan — which consists solely of a stylized image of a chrysanthemum. The Japanese text "圓一換枚十五" (Go-jū mai kan ichi en), which means that fifty of the coin had a value equal to one yen, is inscribed around the coin's upper rim, and is separated between the "換" (kan) and "枚" (mai) characters by the Imperial Seal. Two branches tied together with a ribbon extend along the coin's periphery from the bottom of the coin until stopping near the beginning and end of the Japanese legend at the top of the coin.

A total of approximately 275,747,662 pieces were minted over eleven years of production. The scales on the dragon for coins produced between 1873 and 1876 are described as "square", while those made from 1880 to 1892 have "V"-shaped scales. Coins of the 1877 date may be either square or V-shaped.

Coins of Japan

5 Rin - Half Sen Meiji Year 6, 1873   1 sen coin, Meiji 7, 1874   1 sen coin, Meiji 31, 1898   2 sen coin, Meiji 13, 1880

10 Sen Silver Coin 1897, Meiji 30    20 Sen Silver Coin Meiji 26, 1893    50 Sen Silver Coin 1899, Meiji 32    50 Sen Silver Coin 1924, Taisho 13    1 Yen Japan Trade Dollar Silver Coin 1883, Meiji 16

 Japan Gold Yen Coin, Meiji Period, 1871    2 Yen Gold Coin Meiji 3, 1870    5 Yen Gold Coin, Meiji 25, 1892     10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 4, 1871    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 30, 1897    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 42, 1909     20 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 39, 1906

Japanese 20 Sen Silver Coin 1893, Meiji 26

Japanese 20 Sen Silver Coin Meiji 26, 1893

Obverse: Dragon within beaded circle
Reverse: Chrysanthemum divides wreath, value within

Ruler: Mutsuhito
Composition: Silver
Fineness: 0.8000
Weight: 5.3900g
ASW: 0.1386oz
Diameter: 23.5mm

Coins of Japan

5 Rin - Half Sen Meiji Year 6, 1873   1 sen coin, Meiji 7, 1874   1 sen coin, Meiji 31, 1898   2 sen coin, Meiji 13, 1880

10 Sen Silver Coin 1897, Meiji 30    20 Sen Silver Coin Meiji 26, 1893    50 Sen Silver Coin 1899, Meiji 32    50 Sen Silver Coin 1924, Taisho 13    1 Yen Japan Trade Dollar Silver Coin 1883, Meiji 16

 Japan Gold Yen Coin, Meiji Period, 1871    2 Yen Gold Coin Meiji 3, 1870    5 Yen Gold Coin, Meiji 25, 1892     10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 4, 1871    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 30, 1897    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 42, 1909     20 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 39, 1906

Japan 2 Yen Gold Coin 1870, Meiji 3

Japan 2 Yen Gold Coin Meiji 3, 1870

Obverse: Dragon within beaded circle, legends around border
Reverse: Sunburst crest superimposed on sacred mirror, flanked by military banners, chrysanthemum above with paulownia crest below

Composition: Gold
Fineness: 0.9000
Weight: 3.3333g
AGW: 0.0964oz
Diameter: 17.5mm

Coins of Japan

5 Rin - Half Sen Meiji Year 6, 1873   1 sen coin, Meiji 7, 1874   1 sen coin, Meiji 31, 1898   2 sen coin, Meiji 13, 1880

10 Sen Silver Coin 1897, Meiji 30    20 Sen Silver Coin Meiji 26, 1893    50 Sen Silver Coin 1899, Meiji 32    50 Sen Silver Coin 1924, Taisho 13    1 Yen Japan Trade Dollar Silver Coin 1883, Meiji 16

 Japan Gold Yen Coin, Meiji Period, 1871    2 Yen Gold Coin Meiji 3, 1870    5 Yen Gold Coin, Meiji 25, 1892     10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 4, 1871    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 30, 1897    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 42, 1909     20 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 39, 1906

Japan 10 Yen Gold coin 1871, Meiji 4

Japan 10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 4, 1871

The 10 yen coin was first minted by the Empire of Japan in 1871. New issues were later made in 1897 and eventually into the time of the Occupation of Japan and modern-day Japan during 1951. The coin designs have not changed since 1951 and still remain issued, but production of the coins halted in 2009.

First 10 yen coin

During 1871, the Empire of Japan issued the first 10 yen coin. Like all the other coins with values of 1 yen or higher, the first 10 yen coin was composed of .900 fine gold. It had a mass of 16.667 grams and a diameter of 28 millimeters. Displayed on the obverse was a chrysanthemum flower surrounded by a wreath and two crossing banners. Above this was the Imperial Seal of Japan and below was the Paulownia Crest. Shown on the reverse was a Japanese dragon with the value below (written as 圓十), the issuing authority (本日大) to the left, and the year of minting in Meiji to the right. They were minted until 1892 and later demonetized.

Coins of Japan

5 Rin - Half Sen Meiji Year 6, 1873   1 sen coin, Meiji 7, 1874   1 sen coin, Meiji 31, 1898   2 sen coin, Meiji 13, 1880

10 Sen Silver Coin 1897, Meiji 30    20 Sen Silver Coin Meiji 26, 1893    50 Sen Silver Coin 1899, Meiji 32    50 Sen Silver Coin 1924, Taisho 13    1 Yen Japan Trade Dollar Silver Coin 1883, Meiji 16

 Japan Gold Yen Coin, Meiji Period, 1871    2 Yen Gold Coin Meiji 3, 1870    5 Yen Gold Coin, Meiji 25, 1892     10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 4, 1871    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 30, 1897    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 42, 1909     20 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 39, 1906

Japan 10 Yen Gold coin 1897, Meiji 30

Japan 10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 30, 1897

The 10 yen coin was first minted by the Empire of Japan in 1871. New issues were later made in 1897 and eventually into the time of the Occupation of Japan and modern-day Japan during 1951. The coin designs have not changed since 1951 and still remain issued, but production of the coins halted in 2009.

The second 10 yen coin.

During 1897, a new 10 yen coin was issued. Once again, it was composed of .900 fine gold. However, significant changes were made to the new issue. The mass of the coin was reduced to half of its original, having been 8.333 grams, and the diameter was lowered to 21.21 millimeters. On the obverse was an image of a chrysanthemum with the issuing authority below it, the year of minting in Meiji to the left, and the value (inscribed as 圓十) to the right. Shown on the obverse was the value again, circled by a wreath and the Imperial Seal of Japan. Production of these coins ended in 1910, and they were later demonetized. A mintage of 20,254,416 coins were produced.

Coins of Japan

5 Rin - Half Sen Meiji Year 6, 1873   1 sen coin, Meiji 7, 1874   1 sen coin, Meiji 31, 1898   2 sen coin, Meiji 13, 1880

10 Sen Silver Coin 1897, Meiji 30    20 Sen Silver Coin Meiji 26, 1893    50 Sen Silver Coin 1899, Meiji 32    50 Sen Silver Coin 1924, Taisho 13    1 Yen Japan Trade Dollar Silver Coin 1883, Meiji 16

 Japan Gold Yen Coin, Meiji Period, 1871    2 Yen Gold Coin Meiji 3, 1870    5 Yen Gold Coin, Meiji 25, 1892     10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 4, 1871    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 30, 1897    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 42, 1909     20 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 39, 1906

Japan 20 Yen Gold coin 1906, Meiji 39

Japan 20 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 39, 1906

The 20 yen coin is a coin that was minted numerous times by the Empire of Japan. The first issue was introduced in 1870, the third year of the reign of Emperor Meiji (Mutsuhito), and was issued sporadically for circulation until 1880. Pieces of the type were later minted in 1892 but were never put into circulation. A second 20 yen coin was first issued in 1897, the thirtieth year of the Meiji period, and continued to be produced until the emperor's death in 1912. The same coin was then issued by the newly coronated Emperor Taishō (Yoshihito) later that year and was issued every year until 1920. A 20 yen coin of Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito) was made in 1930, but production only lasted until 1932.

Second coin design (1897-1932)

A second variety of 20 yen coin was introduced in 1897, the thirtieth year of Meiji's reign as emperor. The piece was again minted in 1903, and was from that date produced annually until the emperor's death in 1912. Later in 1912, his successor, Taishō, issued a similar coin, which was then issued every year until 1920. After this, a final 20 yen coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Shōwa from 1930 to 1932. Such coins are composed of .900 fine gold, weigh 16.6667 grams (literally half the weight of the earlier 20 yen piece), and measure approximately 28.78 millimeters in diameter. An image of a sunburst superimposed over the sacred Yata no Kagami mirror, similar to the one found on the reverse of the earlier 20 yen coin, is displayed in the center of the obverse. The state title of Japan is written from right to left along the left rim of the coin as "本日大" (Dai Nippon), while the date is written in the same direction and extends from the upper to the right periphery. The system used for the date is similar to that on the earlier 20 yen coin, starting with the "年" (nen) character, followed by the number of years the emperor was in reign at the time of production, and ending with the name of the emperor written backward. On coins from the reign of Meiji the name reads "治明" (Meiji), on those of Taishō it says "正大" (Taishō), and on those of Shōwa it features "和昭" (Shōwa). Written at the bottom of the obverse is the Japanese value "圓十二" (Ni-jū en). All three of the legends are separated from each other by small Government Seals, as opposed to bullet points. The Imperial Seal of Japan is featured at the very top of the reverse. Directly below it is the value, inscribed vertically as "二十圓" (Ni-jū en). A wreath starts at the bottom of the coin and extends up both sides of the reverse before ending near the Imperial Seal.
A total of 49,524,656 examples of the coin were produced during the combined reigns of all three emperors. Of these, 13,737,180 were made under Meiji; 17,205,500 were minted under Taishō; and 18,581,976 were produced under Shōwa.

Coins of Japan

5 Rin - Half Sen Meiji Year 6, 1873   1 sen coin, Meiji 7, 1874   1 sen coin, Meiji 31, 1898   2 sen coin, Meiji 13, 1880

10 Sen Silver Coin 1897, Meiji 30    20 Sen Silver Coin Meiji 26, 1893    50 Sen Silver Coin 1899, Meiji 32    50 Sen Silver Coin 1924, Taisho 13    1 Yen Japan Trade Dollar Silver Coin 1883, Meiji 16

 Japan Gold Yen Coin, Meiji Period, 1871    2 Yen Gold Coin Meiji 3, 1870    5 Yen Gold Coin, Meiji 25, 1892     10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 4, 1871    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 30, 1897    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 42, 1909     20 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 39, 1906

Japan Gold Yen Coin, Meiji Period 1871

Japan Gold Yen Coin, Meiji Period, Minted in 1871 (Year 4 of Meiji).

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Obverse: Value (1 YEN) above dot. Legend around.
Reverse: Sunburst crest superimposed on sacred mirror, flanked by Military banners.
Comment: Chrisantemum (arms of Japan) above, paulownia crest below.

Reference: KM-9 (high dot), Friedberg 49, JNDA-01-5. R!
Diameter: 14 mm
Weight: 1.66 gram of Gold (.900) - 0.0483 oz. AGW

Coins of Japan

5 Rin - Half Sen Meiji Year 6, 1873   1 sen coin, Meiji 7, 1874   1 sen coin, Meiji 31, 1898   2 sen coin, Meiji 13, 1880

10 Sen Silver Coin 1897, Meiji 30    20 Sen Silver Coin Meiji 26, 1893    50 Sen Silver Coin 1899, Meiji 32    50 Sen Silver Coin 1924, Taisho 13    1 Yen Japan Trade Dollar Silver Coin 1883, Meiji 16

 Japan Gold Yen Coin, Meiji Period, 1871    2 Yen Gold Coin Meiji 3, 1870    5 Yen Gold Coin, Meiji 25, 1892     10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 4, 1871    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 30, 1897    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 42, 1909     20 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 39, 1906

5 Yen Japanese Golden Coin 1892, Meiji 25

Japanese Gold Coin 5 Yen

Japanese Gold Coins - 5 Yen

5 Yen Japanese Gold Coin, dated 1892 (Meiji Era Year 25).
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Gold Content of .2411 troy ounces

Coins of Japan

5 Rin - Half Sen Meiji Year 6, 1873   1 sen coin, Meiji 7, 1874   1 sen coin, Meiji 31, 1898   2 sen coin, Meiji 13, 1880

10 Sen Silver Coin 1897, Meiji 30    20 Sen Silver Coin Meiji 26, 1893    50 Sen Silver Coin 1899, Meiji 32    50 Sen Silver Coin 1924, Taisho 13    1 Yen Japan Trade Dollar Silver Coin 1883, Meiji 16

 Japan Gold Yen Coin, Meiji Period, 1871    2 Yen Gold Coin Meiji 3, 1870    5 Yen Gold Coin, Meiji 25, 1892     10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 4, 1871    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 30, 1897    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 42, 1909     20 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 39, 1906

Japan Gold 10 Yen coin 1909, Meiji 42

Japanese Gold Coin 10 Yen

Japanese Gold Coins - Ten Yen

Japan Gold 10 Yen coin, minted 1909 "Year 42".
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This coin is .2411 oz AGW.

Coins of Japan

5 Rin - Half Sen Meiji Year 6, 1873   1 sen coin, Meiji 7, 1874   1 sen coin, Meiji 31, 1898   2 sen coin, Meiji 13, 1880

10 Sen Silver Coin 1897, Meiji 30    20 Sen Silver Coin Meiji 26, 1893    50 Sen Silver Coin 1899, Meiji 32    50 Sen Silver Coin 1924, Taisho 13    1 Yen Japan Trade Dollar Silver Coin 1883, Meiji 16

 Japan Gold Yen Coin, Meiji Period, 1871    2 Yen Gold Coin Meiji 3, 1870    5 Yen Gold Coin, Meiji 25, 1892     10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 4, 1871    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 30, 1897    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 42, 1909     20 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 39, 1906

Japan coins 50 Sen Silver Coin 1924, Taisho 13

 World coins Japan 50 Sen Silver Coin

 Japanese coins 50 Sen Silver Coin 

Coins of Japan, Taisho Period.  50 Sen Silver Coin, minted in year 13 (1924)
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Obverse: Chrysanthemum (arms of Japan) above three characters, flanked by phoenix birds.
Reverse: Sunburst, flanked by cherry blossoms. Authority on top, date on bottom.

reference: KM-46. R!
Denomination: 50 Sen (½ Yen)
Diameter: 23 mm
Weight: 4.9 gm

The Taishō period (大正時代, "period of great righteousness"), or Taishō era, is a period in the history of Japan dating from July 30, 1912 to December 25, 1926, coinciding with the reign of the Taishō Emperor. The health of the new emperor was weak, which prompted the shift in political power from the old oligarchic group of elder statesmen (or genrō) to the Diet of Japan and the democratic parties. Thus, the era is considered the time of the liberal movement known as the "Taishō democracy" in Japan; it is usually distinguished from the preceding chaotic Meiji period and the following militarism-driven first part of the Shōwa period.

Coins of Japan

5 Rin - Half Sen Meiji Year 6, 1873   1 sen coin, Meiji 7, 1874   1 sen coin, Meiji 31, 1898   2 sen coin, Meiji 13, 1880

10 Sen Silver Coin 1897, Meiji 30    20 Sen Silver Coin Meiji 26, 1893    50 Sen Silver Coin 1899, Meiji 32    50 Sen Silver Coin 1924, Taisho 13    1 Yen Japan Trade Dollar Silver Coin 1883, Meiji 16

 Japan Gold Yen Coin, Meiji Period, 1871    2 Yen Gold Coin Meiji 3, 1870    5 Yen Gold Coin, Meiji 25, 1892     10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 4, 1871    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 30, 1897    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 42, 1909     20 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 39, 1906

Japanese Coins 1 Yen Japan Trade Dollar Silver Coin 1883, Meiji 16

Coins of Japan - one Yen Silver Coin 

Japanese yen silver coin - Japanese trade dollar

Coins of Japan, Meiji Period. ¥ One Yen  Silver Coin - Japanese trade dollar, minted in year 16 (1883)
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Obverse: Dragon clutching Pearl of Celestial Wisdom in dotted circle.
Legend: . 416 . ONE YEN . 900 . "Year 16 (3 characters), Meiji (2 characters) . Great Japan (3 characters)"

Reverse: Value within wreath. Chrysanthemum (arms of Japan) above.

Reference: KM-A25.2. R!
Weight: 26.88 gm
Diameter: 38 mm

The Meiji period, or Meiji era, denotes the 45-year reign of the Meiji Emperor, running, in the Gregorian calendar, from 23 October 1868 to 30 July 1912. During this time, Japan started its modernization and rose to world power status. This era name means "Enlightened Rule". After the death of the Meiji Emperor in 1912, the Taisho Emperor took the throne, thus beginning the Taisho period.

Coins of Japan

5 Rin - Half Sen Meiji Year 6, 1873   1 sen coin, Meiji 7, 1874   1 sen coin, Meiji 31, 1898   2 sen coin, Meiji 13, 1880

10 Sen Silver Coin 1897, Meiji 30    20 Sen Silver Coin Meiji 26, 1893    50 Sen Silver Coin 1899, Meiji 32    50 Sen Silver Coin 1924, Taisho 13    1 Yen Japan Trade Dollar Silver Coin 1883, Meiji 16

 Japan Gold Yen Coin, Meiji Period, 1871    2 Yen Gold Coin Meiji 3, 1870    5 Yen Gold Coin, Meiji 25, 1892     10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 4, 1871    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 30, 1897    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 42, 1909     20 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 39, 1906

Japan coins 50 Sen Silver Coin 1899, Meiji 32

Japan coins - 50 Sen Silver Coin

Japanese coins - 50 Sen Silver Coin 

Coins of Japan, Meiji Period. 50 Sen  Silver Coin, minted in year 32 (1899)
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Obverse: Dragon clutching Pearl of Celestial Wisdom in dotted circle.
Legend: . 50 SEN . "Year 32 (3 characters), Meiji (3 characters) . Great Japan (3 characters)"
Reverse: Value within wreath. Chrisantemum (arms of Japan) above.

Reference: KM-25. R!
Denomination: 50 Sen (½ Yen)
Weight: 13.43 gm
Diameter: 31 mm

Coins of Japan

5 Rin - Half Sen Meiji Year 6, 1873   1 sen coin, Meiji 7, 1874   1 sen coin, Meiji 31, 1898   2 sen coin, Meiji 13, 1880

10 Sen Silver Coin 1897, Meiji 30    20 Sen Silver Coin Meiji 26, 1893    50 Sen Silver Coin 1899, Meiji 32    50 Sen Silver Coin 1924, Taisho 13    1 Yen Japan Trade Dollar Silver Coin 1883, Meiji 16

 Japan Gold Yen Coin, Meiji Period, 1871    2 Yen Gold Coin Meiji 3, 1870    5 Yen Gold Coin, Meiji 25, 1892     10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 4, 1871    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 30, 1897    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 42, 1909     20 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 39, 1906

Coins of Japan 10 Sen Silver Coin 1897, Meiji 30

 Japan coins - 10 Sen Silver Coin 

 Japanese coins - 10 Sen Silver Coin 

Coins of Japan, Meiji Period. 10 Sen  Silver Coin, minted in year Meiji 30 (1897)
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Obverse: Dragon clutching Pearl of Celestial Wisdom in dotted circle.
Legend: . 10 SEN . "Year 30 (2 characters), Meiji (3 characters) . Great Japan (3 characters)"

Reverse: Value within wreath. Chrysanthemum (arms of Japan) above.

Reference: KM-23.
Denomination: 10 Sen (1/10 Yen)
Diameter: 18 mm
Weight: 2.7 gm

Coins of Japan

5 Rin - Half Sen Meiji Year 6, 1873   1 sen coin, Meiji 7, 1874   1 sen coin, Meiji 31, 1898   2 sen coin, Meiji 13, 1880

10 Sen Silver Coin 1897, Meiji 30    20 Sen Silver Coin Meiji 26, 1893    50 Sen Silver Coin 1899, Meiji 32    50 Sen Silver Coin 1924, Taisho 13    1 Yen Japan Trade Dollar Silver Coin 1883, Meiji 16

 Japan Gold Yen Coin, Meiji Period, 1871    2 Yen Gold Coin Meiji 3, 1870    5 Yen Gold Coin, Meiji 25, 1892     10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 4, 1871    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 30, 1897    10 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 42, 1909     20 Yen Gold coin, Meiji 39, 1906