Japanese Gold Coins one Yen Gold Coin of 1871, Meiji Period.

Japanese Gold Coins

Old Japanese Gold Coin

Japanese Gold Coins one Yen Gold Coin, Meiji Period, Minted in 1871 (Year 4 of Meiji).

Obverse: Value (1 YEN) above dot. Legend around.
Reverse: Sunburst crest superimposed on sacred mirror, flanked by Military banners.
Comment: Chrisantemum (arms of Japan) above, paulownia crest below.

Reference: KM-9 (high dot), Friedberg 49, JNDA-01-5. R!
Diameter: 14 mm
Weight: 1.66 gram of Gold (.900) - 0.0483 oz. AGW