© PCGS
© PCGS
¼ Yen - Meiji Copper Pattern
3 (1870) year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 3 (1870) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Meiji era |
| Value | ¼ Yen (¼ JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#410625 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sunburst surrounded by seven paulownia seals and seven chrysanthemum seals, alternating each other.
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern ¼ Yen - Meiji (Copper Pattern) 3 (1870) from Japan made of Copper is a rare and highly sought-after coin among collectors. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was never officially circulated or released for public use, making it a unique piece of Japanese numismatic history.
