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2 Sen - Meiji
| Bronze | 14.3 g | 31.8 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 6-25 (1873-1892) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Meiji era |
| Value | 2 Sen (0.02 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.3 g |
| Diameter | 31.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#2317 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperor's Royal Seal), branches of Paulownia Flower (heart-shaped leaf) and a chrysanthemum flower on either side of the value
Lettering:
圓一換 枚十五
二
錢
Translation:
50 for one yen
2
Sen
Edge
Plain
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