[Ancient Gold Appraisal] Buying and selling Japanese Meiji 34th year (1901) silver coin (one yen).

The Meiji 34 (1899) silver coin , issued in 1901, is one of the representative currencies of the Meiji period in Japan. This silver coin boasts exquisite design and historical value. The obverse typically features a coiled dragon, symbolizing power and majesty, along with the inscription "大日本" (Greater Japan) to indicate its nationality. The denomination "壹圓" (One Yen) is also indicated in the center. The reverse usually features a combination of a cherry blossom wreath and a chrysanthemum emblem; the chrysanthemum symbolizes the Japanese Imperial Family, indicating the coin's official status, and is surrounded by the year of issue (Meiji 34).

The main types of silver coins issued during the Meiji period include the following: One-yen silver coin : the most representative silver coin, mainly issued from Meiji 8 to Meiji 42, with the dragon design being the most sought-after feature by collectors; Fifty-sen silver coin : a smaller denomination, also featuring a dragon design, widely circulated in the late Meiji period; Twenty-sen silver coin : a small denomination silver coin, usually used in daily life, with a simple design, featuring dragon and wreath designs; Ten-sen silver coin : an even smaller denomination coin, used for daily retail transactions, and one of the circulating silver coins.

Meiji 34 (1899) silver coins are highly valued in the collector's market due to their historical significance and exquisite craftsmanship. Well-preserved silver coins, especially those from rare years or special editions, typically have high resale value. These silver coins are important witnesses to Japan's monetary reforms and modernization during the Meiji period, and are therefore highly sought after by collectors and investors in the antique market.