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50 Sen – Japan

Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1922–1926
Issuer: Japan Issuer flag
Ruler: Taishō
Currency:
Yen
(since 1871)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 420,400,000
Material
Diameter: 23.5 mm
Weight: 4.95 g
Silver weight: 3.56 g
Thickness: 1.04 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: 72% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
Y: #Click to copy to clipboard46
Numista: #14252
Value
Exchange value: 0.50 JPY = $0.00
Bullion value: $9.79

Obverse

Inscription:
五

十

錢
Translation:
Fifty

Cash
Language: Chinese

Reverse

Inscription:
❀ 本 日 大 ❀

年四十正大
Translation:
❀ This day is great ❀

The fortieth year is truly grand.
Language: Chinese

Edge

Reeded

Categories

Animal> Bird
Mythology> Fantastic animal
Mythology
Plants> Flower
Symbols> Coat of Arms
Symbol> Sun

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1922—76,320,000
1923—185,180,000
1924—78,520,000
1925—47,808,000
1926—32,572,000
🌱 Common