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2 Yen – Japan

Standard circulation coins
Context
Year: 1870
Issuer: Japan Issuer flag
Ruler: Meiji
Currency:
(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
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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

Mints

NameMark
Japan Mint

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1870883,000
1870Proof

Series: 1870 Japan circulation coins

5 Sen obverse
5 Sen reverse
5 Sen
1870-1871
2 Yen obverse
2 Yen reverse
2 Yen
1870
5 Yen obverse
5 Yen reverse
5 Yen
1870-1871
20 Yen obverse
20 Yen reverse
20 Yen
1870-1892
10 Sen obverse
10 Sen reverse
10 Sen
1870
20 Sen obverse
20 Sen reverse
20 Sen
1870-1871
1 Yen obverse
1 Yen reverse
1 Yen
1870
💎 Extremely Rare