Japan 2 Yen - Meiji, 7 – 25
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Information
Country
Japan
Currency
Yen
(1871 – 9999)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Yen
Year
7 – 25
Ruler
Meiji
(1867–1912)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.33
Diameter (mm)
16.97
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Yen from Japan. Issued from 7 to 25. Struck in Gold (.900). Measures 16.97 mm and weighs 3.33 g.
- Obverse
- Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below (Great Japan · Year 13 of Meiji · 2 yen ·)
- Reverse
- Sunburst crest superimposed on sacred mirror, flanked by military banners, chrysanthemum above with paulowian crest below
- Edge
- Reeded
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