1/2 Sen - Meiji

€27,010.00
IssuerJapan
Year1870
TypePattern
Value1/2 Sen (0.005 JPY)
CurrencyYen (1871-date)
CompositionCopper
Weight3.56 g
Dimensions21.21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn8
Obverse descriptionDragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below
Obverse script
Obverse lettering年三治明 · 本日大
· 錢半 ·
(Translation: Year 3 of Meiji · Great Japan · 1/2 sen ·)
Reverse descriptionSunburst crest within beaded circle and wreath, chrysanthemum above with paulowian crest below
Reverse script
Reverse lettering圓一換
枚百二
(Translation: 200 for 1 yen)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage3 (1870)  - -
Catalog ID2570876830
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