Japan 50 Sen - Meiji, 39 – 45
Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Yen
(1871 – 9999)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
50 Sen
Year
39 – 45
Ruler
Meiji
(1867–1912)
Composition
Silver (.800)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
10.13
Diameter (mm)
27.27
Thickness (mm)
2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
50 Sen from Japan. Issued from 39 to 45. Struck in Silver (.800). Measures 27.27 mm and weighs 10.13 g.
- Obverse
- Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperor's Royal Seal) at the top. On either side of the value are branches of Paulownia Flower (left) and Chrysanthemum Flower (Right) (50 Sen)
- Reverse
- Radiant sun surrounded by a ring of sakuras and text (Great Japan · Year 42 of Meiji · 50 sen ·)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | au | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 (1912) | 3.7M | — | — | — | 年五十四治明 | 8% | |
| 44 (1911) | 9.9M | € 10,00 | € 12,00 | — | 年四十四治明 | 15% | |
| 43 (1910) | 15.3M | € 13,00 | € 13,00 | € 13,00 | 年三十四治明 | 20% | |
| 42 (1909) | 22M | € 13,00 | € 17,00 | € 17,00 | 年二十四治明 | 29% | |
| 41 (1908) | 25.5M | € 9,00 | € 11,00 | — | 年一十四治明 | 30% | |
| 40 (1907) | 24.1M | € 13,00 | € 15,00 | € 19,00 | 年十四治明 | 33% | |
| 39 (1906) | 12.5M | € 12,00 | € 18,00 | — | 年九十三治明 | 22% |
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