1/2 Yen - Meiji Copper pattern

€285,846.00
IssuerJapan
Year1870
TypePattern
Value1/2 Yen (1/2 JPY)
CurrencyYen (1871-date)
CompositionCopper
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn15
Obverse descriptionDragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering年 三 治 明 · 本 日 大
· 圓 半 ·
(Translation: Great Japan · Year 3 of Meiji · Half Yen ·)
Reverse descriptionSunburst surrounded by 5-7 paulownia seals and chrysanthemum seals, alternating each other.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
Mintage3 (1870)  - -
Catalog ID1443679860
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