Japan 2 yen Meiji - Japanese - Meiji era 1870
Attributes of Coins
| Region | JPN |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 2 Yen |
| Krause number | N# 15185 |
| Metal | Gold (.900) |
| diameter | 17.48 mm |
| weight | 3.33 g |
Obverse:
Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below
Lettering:
明治三年· 大日本 · 二圓 ·
Translation:
Great Japan · Year 3 of Meiji · 2 yen ·
Reverse:
Sunburst crest superimposed on sacred mirror, flanked by military banners, chrysanthemum above with paulowian crest below
