Detailed information about the coin 2 Sen, Meiji, Japan, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data

The 2 sen coin (二銭硬貨) was a Japanese coin worth one-fiftieth of a Japanese yen, as 100 sen equalled 1 yen. [5] Two sen coins were minted during the Meiji period, and are made from nearly pure copper. Priority was initially given to silver coins when the new yen currency system was adopted in 1871 as copper coins could not be produced yet.

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Obverse Image: Entwined dragons surrounded by a pearled border with Kanji and English text. Obverse Text: Romanization: MEIJI / HACHI / NEN / DAI / NIHON / 2 / SEN (Translation: Year 8 of Meiji Great Japan 2 Sen).

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Full details about the coin Japan, 2 Sen 1873-1892, Meiji the Great, Meiji with high res photos of obverse and reverse, mintage, weight, diameter, material, shape, edge type and all interesting facts. Possibility to swap, buy or sell the coin, add it to your collection, exchange list and wishlist.

The 2 sen coin is a coin that was issued by the Empire of Japan for circulation from 1873 (M 6) to 1884 (M17), during the reign of Emperor Emperor Meiji (Mutsuhito). Pieces were also struck during the year 1892 (M25), but were not put into circulation.

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Detailed information about the coin 2 Sen, Meiji, 日本, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data