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50 Sen - Taishō
| Silver (.800) | 6.75 g | 24.85 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Taishō (1912-1926) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 7-8 (1918-1919) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Taishō era |
| Value | 50 Sen (0.50 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 6.75 g |
| Diameter | 24.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#27210 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Flying crow over sunburst in centre, surrounded by issuing authority, value and date sepparated by sakuras, all within design of sacred mirror.
Lettering:
❀ 本日大 ❀
50 SEN ❀ 年七正大
Translation:
❀ Great Japan ❀
50 sen ❀ Year 7 of Taishō
Edge
Plain
Comment
Various prototypes with different designs such as no year, without giza and Taisho year 15 trail silver coins existed.It was handed over to the Bank of Japan but never circulated due to rising silver prices.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Sen - Taishō 7-8 (1918-1919) from Japan is that it was designed by a Western artist, a British man named George William de Saulles. This is notable because it was a time when Japan was still a relatively isolated country, and the fact that they chose a foreign artist to design their currency speaks to the country's desire to modernize and engage with the global community.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 (1918) | 24000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 (1919) | 7180000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Sen - Taishō 7-8 (1918-1919) coin.
