Japan 2 Yen - Meiji, 3

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Japan Japan
Currency Yen (1871 – 9999)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Yen
Year 3
Ruler Meiji (1867–1912)
Composition Gold (.900)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 3.33
Diameter (mm) 17.48
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Yen from Japan. Issued in 3. Struck in Gold (.900). Measures 17.48 mm and weighs 3.33 g.

Obverse
Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below (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
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
3 (1870)  883K 78%
3 (1870)  — Proof 11%

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