Japan ½ sen Meiji

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Attributes of Coins

RegionJPN
Denomination½ Sen
Krause numberN# 27010
MetalCopper
diameter21.21 mm
weight3.56 g
Obverse:
coin obverse image
Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below
Lettering:
明治三年 · 大日本 · 半錢 ·
Translation:
Year 3 of Meiji · Great Japan · ½ sen ·
Reverse:
coin reverse image
Sunburst crest within beaded circle and wreath, chrysanthemum above with paulowian crest below
Lettering:
二百枚换一圓
Translation:
200 for 1 yen

List of Coin Varieties

NameYearMarkMintMintageCraftsmanshipValue(USD)
1870

BUValue(USD)

Recognition Records

Canada 5 cents 1994, samsung-SM-G973U, obverse
Canada 5 cents 1994, samsung-SM-G973U, reverse
User from US
Time: 2025-03-31 09:49:47
Ecuador 50 sucres 1988, samsung-SM-A325M, obverse
Ecuador 50 sucres 1988, samsung-SM-A325M, reverse
User from US
Time: 2025-03-31 09:51:05
USA 5 cents Union Shield No Rays 1867, samsung-SM-S901U, obverse
USA 5 cents Union Shield No Rays 1867, samsung-SM-S901U, reverse
User from US
Time: 2025-03-31 09:53:00
USA ½ dollar Barber Half Dollar 1907, samsung-SM-S928U1, obverse
USA ½ dollar Barber Half Dollar 1907, samsung-SM-S928U1, reverse
User from US
Time: 2025-03-31 09:41:50
Bahamas 1 cent 1974, samsung-SM-G990U2, obverse
Bahamas 1 cent 1974, samsung-SM-G990U2, reverse
User from US
Time: 2025-03-31 09:39:15