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1904 Japan, Year 37 of Meiji Era, Yen, Dragon, Y# 25.3
1904 Japan, Year 37 of Meiji Era, Yen, Dragon, Y# 25.3
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Design: The obverse features a majestic dragon, a symbol of power, strength, and good fortune in East Asian culture, coiled around a two-part circle, with the sun, moon, and clouds in the background. The reverse displays the denomination "1 YEN" within a wreath of chrysanthemums, Japan's national flower, with the year of the Meiji era, "37" (corresponding to 1904 in the Gregorian calendar) and "NIPPON" (Japan) written in Kanji.
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Material: Struck in silver with a purity of 0.900, this coin not only holds historical significance but also intrinsic value due to its silver content.
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Mint: This coin was produced during the Meiji Era, a period of significant modernization in Japan, reflecting the transition from the feudal Tokugawa shogunate to an imperial government.
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Historical Context: Minted in a time when Japan was rapidly modernizing and expanding its influence, this coin was part of the currency used during Japan's early 20th-century transformation, including its military expansion and economic reforms.
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