American Numismatic Society (2007.22.1)

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2007.22.1
department:SA
object type:C
measurements: 38.5 mm
weight: 26.97 g
axis: 6
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Asia,Japan, / 1874 / AR,1 Yen
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region: Asia
locality: Japan
start date: 1874
end date: 1874
date on object: 1874
denomination: 1 Yen
material: AR
weight.: 26.97 grams
measurements: 38.5
axis: 6
references: KM.Japan.Y.A25.2
obverse type: spiral on pearl held by dragon curls in clock-wise direction from center.
obverse legend: 416 . ONE YEN . 900 . / [Japanese characters]
reverse type: wreath; within: two Japanese characters.
info: silver proof. Meiji 7. brilliant proof.
previous collection: Sydney Rothstein
edge: reeded
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