50 Sen - Shōwa (1946 - 1947)
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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.
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.
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:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 (1946) | 268,161,000 | Very Common | |
| 22 (1947) | Not released to circulation | Very Rare |