Japan 2½ yen Meiji Pattern

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Attributes of Coins

RegionJPN
Denomination2½ Yen
Krause numberN# 285837
MetalCopper
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 ·
Translation:
Great Japan · Year 3 of Meiji · Two Yen [and a] half ·
Reverse:
coin reverse image
Sunburst surrounded by five 5-7 paulownia seals and seven chrysanthemum seals, alternating each other.

List of Coin Varieties

NameYearMarkMintMintageCraftsmanshipValue(USD)
1870

BUValue(USD)
1870

BUValue(USD)

Recognition Records

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Brazil 100 reis 1934, Redmi-23053RN02A, reverse
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Macau 10 avos 2010, samsung-SM-G990W2, reverse
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Mexico 25 pesos 1986 FIFA World Cup - One Ball /Lettering on the Ball/ 1985, samsung-SM-S711U, obverse
Mexico 25 pesos 1986 FIFA World Cup - One Ball /Lettering on the Ball/ 1985, samsung-SM-S711U, reverse
User from US
Time: 2025-03-31 09:38:20
Jamaica 1 penny 1920, samsung-SM-G715U1, obverse
Jamaica 1 penny 1920, samsung-SM-G715U1, reverse
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Time: 2025-03-31 09:38:13
Bermuda 1 cent 1999, samsung-SM-G990U2, obverse
Bermuda 1 cent 1999, samsung-SM-G990U2, reverse
User from US
Time: 2025-03-31 09:46:30