50 Sen - Shōwa (1946 - 1947)

obverse of 50 Sen - Shōwa (1946 - 1947) coin with Y# 67 from Japan. Inscription: 帝本日 50 SEN 年一十二和昭
reverse of 50 Sen - Shōwa (1946 - 1947) coin with Y# 67 from Japan. Inscription: 錢十五
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Features

Denomination 50 Sen
Catalog Number Y# 67
Weight (g) 4.5
Diameter (mm) 23.4
Thickness (mm) 1.2
Shape: Round
Composition: Brass
Not Magnetic
Orientation Medal orientation ↑↑
Demonetized
Calendar Japanese (Shōwa)

Obverse

Lettering:
帝本日
50
SEN
年一十二和昭


Description:
Stalks of wheat and rice flanked by fish, crossed pick and hoe within stalks, authority on top, date on bottom.

Reverse

Lettering:
錢十五

Description:
Phoenix among clouds, chrysanthemum on top, denomination on bottom.
phoenix (hoo), which represents the virtues of the emperor, and is a common symbol on Japanese money.

Edge

Description:
Milled
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
21 (1946) 268,161,000 Very Common
22 (1947) Not released to circulation Very Rare

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