2 Sen - Meiji, Japan

2 Sen - Meiji, Japan, 1873-1892 obverse image2 Sen - Meiji, Japan, 1873-1892 reverse image
2 Sen - Meiji coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Japan flagJapan
  • Years of Minting:
    1873-1892
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Japan Mint (独立行政法人造幣局 / Dokuritsu Gyōsei Hōjin Zōheikyoku), Japan
2 Sen - Meiji Reference Price

Reference Price

$3.00-$135.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

2 Sen - Meiji Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperors Royal Seal), branches of Paulownia Flower (heart-shaped leaf) and a chrysanthemum flower on either side of the value

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Entwined Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

2 Sen - Meiji Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

年 十 治 明 · 本 日 大 · · 2 SEN ·

Reverse:

圓一換 枚十五 二 錢

2 Sen - Meiji Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bronze

Size

2 Sen - Meiji sizes
  • Weight:14.3 g
  • Diameter:31.8 mm
  • Thickness:2.2 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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