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    1878 Japan 明治 Meiji 1 Yen

    1878Japan
    Denomination
    1 Yen
    Weight
    26.85 g
    Diameter
    38.15 mm

    Physical Properties

    Composition:Silver
    Weight:26.85g
    Diameter:38.15mm
    Date as written:
    1878 · Z-18689

    Features & Details

    No special features recorded

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