Description

Emperor Mutsuhito (Meiji), 1867-1912.

Decimal Coinage.

1 Yen, Year .3 (1870). Type 1.

Obverse: Dragon within beaded circle, legends around the border.

Engraver: Kana Natsuo.

Reverse: Sunburst crest within beaded circle and wreath, chrysanthemum above.

Catalogue: Y# 5.1, JNDA# 01-9.

Silver 0.900, 0.780 oz. ASW, 26.96g, 38.5mm, reeded edge.

Mintage: 3,685, 049.

Graded by PCGS MS64.

Verify code: 29732922.