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1. Japan 1 Yen 1894? w/ chop marks

   

   Discussion by Namvet69 · July 23, 2025 2:57PM · Home› World & Ancient Coins Forum

   I know certain members can help me authenticate this coin. Diam. 38mm, 26.8g, 2.7mm thick, non-magnetic. I don't have any Asian reference works. I tried to date it but we'll see. And, Is there a chop mark image ID website that can decipher them. I gave it an acetone bath, which dissolved surface crud. Thanks for your…

2. Re: Japan 1 Yen 1894? w/ chop marks

   

   Comment by jt88 · July 26, 2025 6:10PM · Home› World & Ancient Coins Forum

   Looks like Meiji 37, 1904 to me.

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   Comment by pruebas · July 23, 2025 5:13PM · Home› World & Ancient Coins Forum

   Meiji 27 would be 1894.

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   Comment by pruebas · July 23, 2025 3:46PM · Home› World & Ancient Coins Forum

   I can help with the dating, but not the authentication. To my eyes, it does not appear authentic, but it could just be circulation damage. The size and weight appear good though. The date is Meiji 37, or 1904. A common date with a mintage of just under 7 million. (Upon second look, could the first character in the year be…

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   Comment by jt88 · July 27, 2025 2:28PM · Home› World & Ancient Coins Forum

   I look at it more careful it might be Meiji 27. It is hard to really tell because the chop mark is right there. I am not sure what is this, why that is there. It doesn’t look like a chop.

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   Comment by Namvet69 · July 27, 2025 3:16AM · Home› World & Ancient Coins Forum

   I'd appreciate if you can elaborate on your opinion. I'd like to learn what you know.