Japan ½ sen Meiji - Japanese - Meiji era 1870
Attributes of Coins
| Region | JPN |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ Sen |
| Krause number | N# 27010 |
| Metal | Copper |
| diameter | 21.21 mm |
| weight | 3.56 g |
Obverse:
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:
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
