Japan 50 Sen - Meiji, 4

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Japan Japan
Currency Yen (1871 – 9999)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 50 Sen
Year 4
Ruler Meiji (1867–1912)
Composition Silver (.800)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 12.5
Diameter (mm) 31
Demonetized Yes

Description

50 Sen from Japan. Issued in 4. Struck in Silver (.800). Measures 31 mm and weighs 12.5 g.

Obverse
Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below (Great Japan · Year 4 of Meiji
· 50 sen ·)
Reverse
Sunburst crest within beaded circle and wreath, chrysanthemum between two paulownia flowers above
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage xf Comment Frequency
4 (1871)  2.6M € 58,00 Y# 4a.1 97%
4 (1871)  — — Y# 4a.2 7%

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