2 Yen - Meiji large type, Japan

2 Yen - Meiji large type, Japan, 1870 obverse image2 Yen - Meiji large type, Japan, 1870 reverse image
2 Yen - Meiji large type coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Japan flagJapan
  • Years of Minting:
    1870
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Japan Mint (独立行政法人造幣局 / Dokuritsu Gyōsei Hōjin Zōheikyoku), Japan
2 Yen - Meiji large type Reference Price

Reference Price

$4.88-$2699.00

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

2 Yen - Meiji large type Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Sunburst crest superimposed on sacred mirror, flanked by military banners, chrysanthemum above with paulowian crest below

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

2 Yen - Meiji large type Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

年 三 治 明 · 本 日 大 · 圓 二 ·

Reverse:

2 Yen - Meiji large type Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Gold (.900)

Size

2 Yen - Meiji large type sizes
  • Weight:3.33 g
  • Diameter:17.48 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded

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