1 Yen Empire of Japan (1868-1947) Silver Meiji the Great (1852 - 1912)

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Denomination:

1 Yen

Metal:

Silver

State:

Empire of Japan (1868-1947)

Issue year(s):

1870

Person:

Meiji the Great (1852 - 1912)

Catalog reference:

KM-Y-5

KM-Y5.2 (3) KM-Y5.1 (2)

1870,JAPAN. Yen, Year 3 (1870). Y-5.1; Type 1.

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-05-01
1870,JAPAN. 1 Yen, Year 3 (1870). PCGS MS-61 Secure Holder.Y-5.1; JNDA-01-9. Nice strike. Bright and lustrous.PCGS#: 500631

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-05-02
1870,JAPAN. Yen, Year 3 (1870). PCGS AU-53 Secure Holder.Y-5.1; JNDA-01-9. Type 1.PCGS#: 500

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-05-02
1870,JAPAN. Yen, Year 3 (1870). PCGS MS-62.Y-5.1; JNDA-01-9. Type 1. Lustrous.PCGS#: 500

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-05-01
1870,JAPAN. Yen, Year 3 (1870). PCGS MS-62 Secure Holder.Y-5.1; JNDA-01-9. Type 1. Full luster.PCGS#: 500

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-05-01
1870,JAPAN. Yen, Year 3 (1870). PCGS MS-64 Secure Holder.Y-5.1; JNDA-01-9. Type 1, with border. Choice and lustrous.PCGS#: 500

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-05-01
1870,JAPAN. Yen, Year 3 (1870). PCGS MS-65.Y-5.1; JNDA-01-9. Type 1. Brilliant and attractive.PCGS#: 500

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History of Yen monetary unit The history of the Japanese Yen, as a monetary unit, is rich and spans several centuries. Here's an overview:Origins: The concept of the Yen as a unit of currency dates back to the 19th century during the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912). Before this period, Japan used a variety of currencies, including the Mon, the Koban, and the Ryō, which were ...

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