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50 Sen - Meiji
| Silver (.800) | 13.48 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 6-38 (1873-1905) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Meiji era |
| Value | 50 Sen (0.50 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 13.48 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#14249 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperor's Royal Seal) and the branches of Paulownia Flower (Heart-shaped leaf) and Chrysanthemum Flower on either side of the value
Lettering:
五
十
銭
Translation:
50
Sen
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The year 25 coin was struck for exhibition at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago held in 1893.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Sen coin from Japan's Meiji period is that it was designed by a British artist named George William de Saulles, who was invited by the Japanese government to create a new currency design. The coin features an image of a phoenix on one side and the Japanese imperial crest on the other. This coin was minted from 1873 to 1905 and was made of silver with a purity of 80%. It weighs 13.48 grams and has a diameter of 27.76 millimeters.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (1873) | 3447733 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7 (1874) | 95304 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 (1875) | 109 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9 (1876) | 1251 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10 (1877) | 184348 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 (1880) | 179 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 18 (1885) | 409920 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 30 (1897) | 5078437 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 31 (1898) | 22797041 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 32 (1899) | 10254431 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 33 (1900) | 3280091 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 34 (1901) | 1790000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 35 (1902) | 1023280 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 36 (1903) | 1503068 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 37 (1904) | 5373652 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 38 (1905) | 9566100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Sen - Meiji 6-38 (1873-1905) coin.
