Obverse: Dragon within beaded circle, legends around border
Reverse: Sunburst crest within beaded circle and wreath, chrysanthemum above
Issuer: Japan
Emperor Meiji (1867-1912)
Year: 3 (1870)
Calendar Japanese – Meiji era
Denomination: 1 Yen (1 JPY)
Currency: Yen (1871-date)
Composition: Silver (.900)
Weight: 26.96 g
Diameter: 38.58 mm
Shape: Round
References: Y# 5.1