Japan 50 Sen - Taishō, 7 – 8

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Japan Japan
Currency Yen (1871 – 9999)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 50 Sen
Year 7 – 8
Ruler Taishō (1912–1926)
Composition Silver (.800)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 6.75
Diameter (mm) 24.85
Demonetized Yes

Description

50 Sen from Japan. Issued from 7 to 8. Struck in Silver (.800). Measures 24.85 mm and weighs 6.75 g.

Obverse
Vertical value and denomination flanked by phoenix, paulownia crest flanked by karakusa sprigs, chrysanthemum on top Stamped sample marker (50 sen
Sample 19)
Reverse
Flying crow over sunburst in centre, surrounded by issuing authority, value and date sepparated by sakuras, all within design of sacred mirror. (❀ Great Japan ❀
50 sen ❀ Year 7 of Taishō)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
8 (1919)  7.2M 年八正大 50%
7 (1918)  24M 年七正大 75%

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