The 2 sen coin was a historical Japanese coin from the Meiji period (1868-1912).
Here’s a closer look at the 2 sen coin:
- Value: The 2 sen coin was equivalent to one-fiftieth of a Japanese yen, with 100 sen making up 1 yen.
- Material: These coins were made of nearly pure copper, [according to Wikipedia].
- Obverse Design: The obverse side featured a dragon figure surrounded by a legend (inscription around the margin). There were two main variations in the dragon’s scales: a “square” pattern (1873-1877) and a “V-shaped” pattern (1877-1892).
- Reverse Design: The reverse side displayed the emblem of the Imperial family, which was the Chrysanthemum flower, surrounded by branches of the Paulownia flower.
- Minting Years: Two sen coins were minted from 1873 to 1884, with a design alteration and a two-year gap (1878-1879) where no coins were dated. It’s possible non-circulating 2 sen coins were produced in 1892 for the World’s Columbian Exposition.
- Discontinuation and Demonetization: The 2 sen coin was discontinued in 1884 due to its large size and was eventually demonetized in 1953, [according to Wikipedia].
- Collectibility: 2 sen coins are now considered collector’s items, with their value dependent on their date, condition, and rarity. For example, coins dated 1873 (year 6 of Meiji’s reign) are generally more valuable due to their lower mintage compared to other years.
How much is a Japanese Sen worth?
Good point! The one sen coin (一銭) was a Japanese coin worth one-hundredth of a Japanese yen, as 100 sen equalled 1 yen.
When did they make the 2 Sen coin?
Aside from a design change and a two year lapse, two sen coins were made from 1873 to 1884. The two sen coin was then discontinued and eventually demonetized in the mid-20th century. These coins are now sought after as collectors items which bring premium amounts depending on the date and condition.
How to buy sen coin?
Good point! The most common way to purchase SEN is through centralized exchanges (CEXs) like MEXC, which provide a secure and efficient trading experience. Other options include decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and peer-to-peer (P2P) platforms.