1 Yen

1914, Japan, Taisho Period. Large Silver Yen Coin Coin. 1-Year Type! NGC MS-62!

Mint Place: Osaka
Denomination: 1 Yen
Reference: KM-Y#38.
Mint Year: 1895 (Year 34)
Condition: Certified and graded by NGC as MS-62!
Weight: 26.96gm
Diameter: 38mm
Material: Silver

Obverse: Curled dragon with spiralling celestial orb in claw. Bi-lingual (Japanese/English) legend around.
Legend: . 416 . ONE YEN . 900 .    ("Year 3 Taisho Great Japan")

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

Emperor Taishō (大正天皇 Taishō-tennō, 31 August 1879 – 25 December 1926) was the 123rd Emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned as the Emperor of the Empire of Japan from 30 July 1912 until his death on 25 December 1926.

The Emperor's personal name was Yoshihito (嘉仁). According to Japanese custom, during the reign the Emperor is called "the Emperor". After death, he is known by a posthumous name, which is the name of the era coinciding with his reign. Having ruled during the Taishō period, he is known as the "Emperor Taishō".