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1 yen: CM.1045-2015

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Mutsuhito (1867-1912)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2015-04-27) by North, Jeffrey J.

Dating

Production date: AD 1894

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 38.11 mm Weight 27.01 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Dragon, overstruck with countermarks

  • Text: 大日本 · 明治八年 · 416·ONE YEN·900 ·
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within wreath, overstruck with countermarks.

  • Text: 一圓
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1045-2015
Primary reference Number: 238295

Audit data

Created: Thursday 12 September 2019 Updated: Thursday 12 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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