Description
Japan 2 Sen Coin – Meiji year 14 1881. V shaped scales
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Common coin |
| Years | 6-25 (1873-1892) |
| Calendar | Japanese – Meiji era |
| Value | 2 Sen (0.02 JPY) |
| Metal | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.3 g |
| Diameter | 31.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | yes |
Obverse
Entwined Dragon
Lettering:
年四十治明
· 2 SEN ·
Translation:
Year 14 of Meiji · Great Japan ·
· 2 Sen ·
Reverse
Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperor’s Royal Seal) Branches of Paulownia Flower (Heart shaped leaf) and Chrysanthemum Flower on either side of the value (二 錢) (2 Sen)50 for one yen
2 Sen
Lettering:
圓一換 枚十五
二
錢
Edge
Plain
Comments
the scales on the dragon’s body are square-shaped.
or they are V-shaped.
