Yen, silver, with dragon and larger diameter, 1874-1887
M15(1882)

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JNDA 01-10. This is the 'large size' successor to the initial silver yen design. As with all the silver denominations after 1871, the reverse has been modified by dropping the rising sun motif and has a new large character denomination with a chrysanthemum crest and a paulownia and chrysanthemum foliage wreath. Varieties of certain dates exist. The coins are dated M7(1874) through M20 (1887). Not all years are represented and both year 19 and 20 have size differences.

38.6 mm diameter (with an exception), 0.900 silver, weight 26.96 grams.