50 Sen - Meiji small type

€15,205.00
IssuerJapan
Year1871
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value50 Sen (0.50 JPY)
CurrencyYen (1871-date)
CompositionSilver (.800)
Weight12.5 g
Dimensions31.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Y#4a, JNDA#01-13A
Obverse descriptionDragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below
Obverse script
Obverse lettering年四治明 · 本日大
· 錢 十 五 ·
(Translation: Great Japan · Year 4 of Meiji · 50 sen ·)
Reverse descriptionSunburst crest within beaded circle and wreath, chrysanthemum between two paulownia flowers above
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage4 (1871)  - Y# 4a.1 - 2 648 309
4 (1871)  - Y# 4a.2 -
Catalog ID5094014250
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