Japanese 2 Sen 1896 obverse — Japan, 2 Sen Obverse
Japanese 2 Sen 1896 reverse — Japan Reverse
Japan Common

Japanese 2 Sen 1896

2 Sen · Bronze (Copper .980)

This is a Japanese 2 Sen coin from the Meiji era. The obverse features the Imperial chrysanthemum seal at the bottom surrounded by a decorative wreath of paulownia and cherry blossoms, with the denomination '二' (2) in the center. The reverse displays a coiled dragon in the center with the inscription '大日本' (Great Japan) and '明治二十九年' (Meiji Year 29, = 1896) along with '2 SEN' at the bottom.

Year
1896
Country
Japan
Metal
Bronze (Copper .980)
Diameter
None
Weight
None
Est. Value
$15

Price History

Current Market Value
$15
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52-week low
$9.00
52-week high
$33
Last sale
$14
Avg grade sold
VF

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