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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Singapore 20 cents 1974, motorola-motog5G-2024, reverse
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Time: 2025-03-31 09:44:29