Japan ½ yen Meiji pattern

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Attributes of Coins

RegionJPN
Denomination½ Yen
Krause numberN# 402983
MetalTin
Obverse:
coin obverse image
Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below
Script:
Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
明治三年 · 大日本 · 一圓 ·
Translation:
Great Japan · Year 3 of Meiji · Half Yen ·
Engraver:
Leonard Charles Wyon
Reverse:
coin reverse image
Sunburst surrounded by eight 5-7 paulownia seals and eight chrysanthemum seals, alternating each other.
Engraver:
Leonard Charles Wyon

List of Coin Varieties

NameYearMarkMintMintageCraftsmanshipValue(USD)
1870

BUValue(USD)
1870

BUValue(USD)

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