2 Sen - Meiji (1873 - 1892)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Sen |
| Catalog Number | Y# 18 |
| Weight (g) | 14.3 |
| Diameter (mm) | 31.8 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | |
| Calendar | Japanese (Meiji) |
Obverse
Lettering:
年十治明 · 本日大 ·
· 2 SEN ·
年十治明 · 本日大 ·
· 2 SEN ·
Reverse
Lettering:
圓一換 枚十五
二
銭
Description:
Denomination above sprays, chrysanthemum above.
圓一換 枚十五
二
銭
Description:
Denomination above sprays, chrysanthemum above.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (1873) | 3,949,758 | Y# 18.1 | Very Rare |
| 7 (1874) | Y# 18.1 | Rare | |
| 8 (1875) | 22,835,255 | Y# 18.1 | Rare |
| 9 (1876) | 25,817,750 | Y# 18.1 | Rare |
| 10 (1877) | 33,097,868 | Y# 18.1 | Rare |
| 10 (1877) | 43,290,398 | Y# 18.2 | Not Common |
| 13 (1880) | 33,142,307 | Y# 18.2 | Not Common |
| 14 (1881) | 38,475,569 | Y# 18.2 | Not Common |
| 15 (1882) | 43,527,187 | Y# 18.2 | Not Common |
| 16 (1883) | 19,476,164 | Y# 18.2 | Not Common |
| 17 (1884) | 12,090,586 | Y# 18.2 | Rare |
| 25 (1892) | Y# 18.2 | Unknown |