Japan 1880 (M13) 2 sen
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The two sen was introduced in 1873 as part of the Meiji coinage reform. Large quantities of this type (190 million) were minted 1877-84 but then the denomination was dropped. Prior to the opening of Japan in the 1850's and 1860's, Japanese coins were a mix of Chinese-style cast copper cash, silver rectangular "bu" and rare, gold "oban."
Recorded mintage: 33,142,307.
Specification: 14.26 g, bronze, 31.8 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM-Y18.2.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- The Catalog of Japanese Coins and Banknotes, Tokyo: JNDA (Japanese Numismatic Dealers Assn.), 2014.
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