Japan 1883 (M16) 1 rin

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck 1873-84 in large numbers and is common in circulated condition. None were struck after 1892. Ten rin = one sen and 1000 rin = one yen.

Recorded mintage: 14,128,150, a common date.

Specification: 0.91 g, copper, 15.75 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM Y15.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• The Catalog of Japanese Coins and Banknotes, Tokyo: JNDA (Japanese Numismatic Dealers Assn.), 2014.

Link to:

• 1875 rin
• 1883 sen
• 1883 yen
• Coins and currency dated 1883
• return to coins of Japan