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    1870 Japan 明治 Meiji 1 Yen

    1870Japan
    Denomination
    1 Yen
    Weight
    26.81 g
    Diameter
    38.5 mm

    Physical Properties

    Composition:Silver
    Weight:26.81g
    Diameter:38.5mm
    Date as written:
    Meiji 3 (1870) · Z-142596
    References:
    Y 5.1

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