Japan 2½ yen Meiji Pattern - Japanese - Meiji era 1870
Attributes of Coins
| Region | JPN |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 2½ Yen |
| Krause number | N# 402987 |
| Metal | Gold |
Obverse:
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 ·
Engraver:
Leonard Charles Wyon
Reverse:
Sunburst surrounded by five 5-7 paulownia seals and seven chrysanthemum seals, alternating each other.
Engraver:
Leonard Charles Wyon
