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

USA 5 cents Liberty Nickel 1912, samsung-SM-S916U, obverse
USA 5 cents Liberty Nickel 1912, samsung-SM-S916U, reverse
User from US
Time: 2025-03-31 09:50:57
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
Switzerland ½ franc 1952, samsung-SM-G715U1, obverse
Switzerland ½ franc 1952, samsung-SM-G715U1, reverse
User from US
Time: 2025-03-31 09:40:44
Australia 10 cents 1974, samsung-SM-M205M, obverse
Australia 10 cents 1974, samsung-SM-M205M, reverse
User from BR
Time: 2025-03-31 09:50:23
Guatemala 25 centavos 1960, motorola-motog(60), obverse
Guatemala 25 centavos 1960, motorola-motog(60), reverse
User from US
Time: 2025-03-31 09:39:53