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2 Yen
– Japan
Standard circulation coins
Series:
1870 Japan circulation coins
Context
Year:
1870
Japanese - Meiji era
Year:
3
Issuer:
Japan
Ruler:
Meiji
Currency:
Yen
(since 1871)
Demonetized
: Yes
Total mintage:
883,000
Material
Diameter:
17.48 mm
Weight:
3.33 g
Gold weight:
3.00 g
Shape:
Round
Composition:
90%
Gold
Magnetic:
No
Technique:
Milled
Alignment:
Medal alignment
References
Y:
#
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10
Numista:
#15185
Value
Exchange value:
2 JPY = $0.01
Bullion value:
$471.31
Obverse
Inscription:
年 三 治 明 · 本 日 大
· 圓 二 ·
Translation:
Third Year of Meiji · Great Japan;
Two Yen ·
Language:
Japanese
Reverse
Edge
Reeded
Categories
Mythology
>
Fantastic animal
Symbol
>
Flag
Plants
>
Flower
Symbol
>
Sun
Symbol
>
Wreath
Symbols
>
Coat of Arms
Mints
Name
Mark
Japan Mint
—
Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
1870
—
883,000
+
1870
—
—
Proof
+
Series:
1870 Japan circulation coins
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1870-1892
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1870-1871
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1870
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Extremely Rare