Japan ½ Sen - Meiji, 3
Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Yen
(1871 – 9999)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
½ Sen
Year
3
Ruler
Meiji
(1867–1912)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.56
Diameter (mm)
21.21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Sen from Japan. Issued in 3. Struck in Copper. Measures 21.21 mm and weighs 3.56 g.
- Obverse
- Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below (Year 3 of Meiji · Great Japan · ½ sen ·)
- Reverse
- Sunburst crest within beaded circle and wreath, chrysanthemum above with paulowian crest below (200 for 1 yen)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 (1870) | — |
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