Japan 50 sen, 1870 - 1871

Information

NumberY# 4
CountryJapan
PeriodMutsuhito (Meiji) (1868 - 1912)
RulerMutsuhito
CurrencyJapanese yen
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination50 sen
Melt value12.5 XAGg x 0.800 = 17.09 USD
Year1870 - 1871
Edge typeReeded
ShapeRound
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionSilver 0.800
Weight (g)12.5
Diameter (mm)32.3
Thickness (mm)1.9

Obverse:

50 sen 1870 - 1871, Japan

Legendary creature 

Description
Dragon

Legend
本日大
錢十五

Reverse

50 sen 1870 - 1871, Japan

Coat of arms  Flowers  Plant  Sun  Wreath 

Description
Chrysanthemum
Paulownia

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Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
18712.648.309---$ 57
1871+--
18701.806.293--


Collection

年四治明(1871)19$ 57  
年四治明(1871)21$ *****  
年三治明(1870)$ *****  
Offers
-user1870 $ 76-user1871 21$ 90-user1870 $ 144-user1871 21$ 150