Coin Japan 1 Shu Meiji 1868-1869 - Silver

Size : 15 x 9 mm.

JNDA?09-55

 

Meiji was the reign name of the Emperor of Japan who ruled from 1867 to 1912. The Meiji era was a period marked by significant reforms and transformations, representing Japan's shift from a feudal society to a modernized and open nation to the Western world.

Emperor Meiji played a crucial role in transitioning Japan from a feudal society to an industrialized and modern nation. His reign was characterized by radical reforms across various domains, including politics, education, the military, economy, and culture.

Some notable changes during this period included the restoration of imperial authority, the end of the feudal shogunate system, the abolition of traditional social classes, the establishment of a centralized government, the adoption of Western institutions and technologies, as well as educational reforms to modernize the Japanese educational system.

The Meiji era was a significant turning point in Japan's history, marking its transformation into an industrial and imperial power and laying the foundations for what would later become the modern Japanese state.

880 Silver
Ø 15.00mm, Weight 1.88g
KM. C.12.a, VF+
Japan