50 Sen - Taishō (1922 - 1926)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Sen |
| Catalog Number | Y# 46 |
| Weight (g) | 4.95 |
| Diameter (mm) | 23.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.04 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.720) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 9.49 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | |
| Calendar | Japanese (Taishō) |
Obverse
Lettering:
本日大
年二十正大
Description:
Sunburst in center flanked by cherry blossoms.
本日大
年二十正大
Description:
Sunburst in center flanked by cherry blossoms.
Reverse
Lettering:
五
十
錢
Description:
Vertical denomination flanked by phoenix, paulownia crest flanked by karakusa sprigs, chrysanthemum on top.
五
十
錢
Description:
Vertical denomination flanked by phoenix, paulownia crest flanked by karakusa sprigs, chrysanthemum on top.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 (1922) | 76,320,000 | Common | |
| 12 (1923) | 185,180,000 | Common | |
| 13 (1924) | 78,520,000 | Common | |
| 14 (1925) | 47,808,000 | Common | |
| 15 (1926) | 32,572,000 | Common |