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50 Sen - Meiji small type
4 (1871) year| Silver (.800) | 12.5 g | 31.0 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 4 (1871) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Meiji era |
| Value | 50 Sen (0.50 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 31.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#15205 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
Sunburst crest within beaded circle and wreath, chrysanthemum between two paulownia flowers above
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Dragon within beaded circle diameter:19 mm for Y# 4a.1
21 mm for Y# 4a.2
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Sen Meiji (small type) 4 coin from Japan is that it was minted during a time of significant change in the country's monetary system. Prior to the Meiji Restoration of 1868, Japan's currency was based on a feudal system, with different regions issuing their own coins. However, in 1871, the new Meiji government introduced a new currency system based on the yen, which replaced the various regional currencies and was modeled after the European decimal system. The 50 Sen coin was part of this new system and was minted in silver, making it a valuable and collectible piece of Japanese history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (1871) | 2648309 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Sen - Meiji (small type) 4 (1871) coin.
