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2 Yen - Meiji small type
| Gold (.900) | 3.33 g | 16.97 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 7-25 (1874-1892) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Meiji era |
| Value | 2 Yen (2 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 3.33 g |
| Diameter | 16.97 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#130921 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Sunburst crest superimposed on sacred mirror, flanked by military banners, chrysanthemum above with paulowian crest below
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The year 25 coin was struck for exhibition at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago held in 1893.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Yen Meiji (small type) coin is that it was minted during a time of significant change in Japan. The Meiji period, which lasted from 1868 to 1912, saw the country rapidly modernize and industrialize, and the introduction of a new currency system was part of this process. The 2 Yen coin was one of the first coins to be introduced in the new system, and it was designed to be easily recognizable and accessible to the general population. Despite being made of gold, the coin was not particularly valuable at the time, and it was widely used in everyday transactions. Today, however, the coin is highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and rarity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 (1876) | 39 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10 (1877) | 178 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 (1880) | 87 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 25 (1892) | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Yen - Meiji (small type) 7-25 (1874-1892) coin.
