Japan 50 Sen - Taishō, 11 – 15
Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Yen
(1871 – 9999)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
50 Sen
Year
11 – 15
Ruler
Taishō
(1912–1926)
Composition
Silver (.720)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
4.95
Diameter (mm)
23.5
Thickness (mm)
1.04
Demonetized
Yes
Description
50 Sen from Japan. Issued from 11 to 15. Struck in Silver (.720). Measures 23.5 mm and weighs 4.95 g.
- Obverse
- Vertical value and denomination flanked by phoenix, paulownia crest flanked by karakusa sprigs, chrysanthemum on top (50 Sen)
- Reverse
- Sunburst in centre flanked by cherry blossoms, authority on top, date on bottom, all within sacred mirror (❀ Great Japan ❀ Year 14 of Taishō)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 (1926) | 32.6M | € 3,20 | € 3,20 | € 5,40 | — | — | 年五十正大 | 15% | |
| 14 (1925) | 47.8M | € 2,60 | € 4,00 | € 8,00 | — | — | 年四十正大 | 19% | |
| 13 (1924) | 78.5M | € 3,00 | € 3,40 | € 4,90 | € 6,20 | € 20,00 | 年三十正大 | 27% | |
| 12 (1923) | 185.2M | € 3,90 | € 4,20 | € 6,90 | € 7,60 | € 7,60 | 年二十正大 | 53% | |
| 11 (1922) | 76.3M | € 2,60 | € 5,20 | € 6,60 | € 8,70 | € 17,00 | 年一十正大 | 29% |
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