Japan 50 Sen - Shōwa, 21 – 22

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Japan Japan
Currency Yen (1871 – 9999)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 50 Sen
Year 21 – 22
Ruler Shōwa (1926–1989)
Composition Brass
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 4.5
Diameter (mm) 23.5
Thickness (mm) 1.2
Demonetized Yes

Description

50 Sen from Japan. Issued from 21 to 22. Struck in Brass. Measures 23.5 mm and weighs 4.5 g.

Obverse
Flying phoenix among clouds, chrysanthemum on top, value and denomination below (50 sen)
Reverse
Value in front of cog, tools and a bundle of wheat and rice, flanked by fish (Japanese government
50 
Sen
Year 21 of Shōwa)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
22 (1947)  — — — — — — 年二十二和昭 ; not released to circulation 2%
21 (1946)  268.2M € 1,10 € 1,20 € 1,60 € 2,10 € 2,20 年一十二和昭 98%

Mentioned in the community 0

No mentions yet.