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½ Sen - Meiji
| Copper | 3.56 g | 22.2 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 6-25 (1873-1892) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Meiji era |
| Value | ½ Sen (0.005 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.56 g |
| Diameter | 22.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#15169 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperor's Royal Seal) at top, branches of Paulownia Flower (heart-shaped leaf) and Chrysanthemum Flower on either side of the value.
Lettering:
圓一換 枚百二
半
錢
Translation:
Two hundred pieces for one yen
Half sen
Edge
Plain
Comment
Y#16.1 (1873-1877) Type I and Type II dragon; square scales on dragon's body.
Y#16.2 (1877-1892) Type III dragon; V-shaped scales on dragon's body.
The year 25 coin was struck for exhibition at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago held in 1893.
Interesting fact
The ½ Sen coin from the Meiji 6-25 era (1873-1892) was the first coin to feature the image of the Japanese emperor, Emperor Meiji, on its obverse side. This was a significant departure from previous Japanese coins, which had traditionally featured images of gods or other mythological figures. The inclusion of the emperor's image on the coin was a symbol of the modernization and westernization of Japan during the Meiji period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (1873) | 16804440 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 (1875) | 17037928 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9 (1876) | 24292478 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10 (1877) | 29278520 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (1879) | 29963706 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 (1880) | 14090894 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 14 (1881) | 17929026 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 15 (1882) | 26458976 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 (1883) | 38202062 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 17 (1884) | 38480248 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 18 (1885) | 31166240 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 19 (1886) | 31831244 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 20 (1887) | 35651564 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 21 (1888) | 25744686 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Sen - Meiji 6-25 (1873-1892) coin.
