Japan ½ yen Meiji pattern - Japanese - Meiji era 1870
Attributes of Coins
| Region | JPN |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ Yen |
| Krause number | N# 402983 |
| Metal | Tin |
Obverse:
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:
Sunburst surrounded by eight 5-7 paulownia seals and eight chrysanthemum seals, alternating each other.
Engraver:
Leonard Charles Wyon
