50 Sen - Shōwa Aluminium Pattern

€165,202.00
IssuerJapan
Year1938
TypePattern
Value50 Sen (0.50 JPY)
CurrencyYen (1871-date)
CompositionAluminium
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn69
Obverse descriptionVertical value and denomination flanked by phoenix, paulownia crest flanked by karakusa sprigs on bottom, chrysanthemum on top
Obverse script
Obverse lettering


(Translation: 50 Sen)
Reverse descriptionSunburst in centre flanked by cherry blossoms, authority on top, date on bottom, all within design of sacred mirror
Reverse script
Reverse lettering❀ 本 日 大 ❀
年三十和昭
(Translation: ❀ Great Japan ❀ Year 13 of Shōwa)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage13 (1938)  - -
Catalog ID4269530470
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