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50 Sen - Shōwa
| Brass | 4.5 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shōwa (1926-1989) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 21-22 (1946-1947) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Shōwa era |
| Value | 50 Sen (0.50 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#14255 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Value in front of cog, tools and a bundle of wheat and rice, flanked by fish
Lettering:
府政本日
50
SEN
年一十二和昭
Translation:
Japanese government
50
Sen
Year 21 of Shōwa
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 50 Sen coin from Shōwa 21-22 (1946-1947) was the first coin to feature the chrysanthemum crest, which has since become a symbol of the Japanese emperor and appears on many Japanese coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 (1946) | 268161000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Sen - Shōwa 21-22 (1946-1947) coin.
