Anyone can advise if the Meiji 1873 coin are real?

I am a hobby coin collector..
Just buy and collect some cheap old coins when I travel.
Happen to pick up this Meiji 1873 20 years ago at a flea market in Malaysia and 2 other Meiji silver coins for Singapore $20...

Can anyone advise if this coin is real?

 

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Not an expert, but the date looks very questionable

 

Some larger pictures would help, but from what you have provided, the coin does not look authentic.

 

The Meiji 6 - 1873 One Yens are extremely rare patterns. As far as I know, it is the only western dated One Yen ¥. The edge is too wide when compared to the photo in Jacobs "Japanese Coinage" p 96. So I think the chances are very slim that it is authentic. The coin's weight should be 26.96 grams. - 38.6 mm.

Even though your coin may not be authentic, it is still collectible and has value.