50 Sen - Meiji

Features

Issuer	Japan
Emperor	Meiji (1867-1912)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	6-38 (1873-1905)
Calendar	Japanese - Meiji era
Value	50 Sen (0.50 JPY)
Currency	Yen (1871-date)
Composition	Srebro (.800) (20% copper)
Weight	13.48 g
Diameter	30.5 mm
Thickness	2.1 mm
Shape	Okrągły
Technique	Frezowana
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 14249
References	Y# 25 Richard Sperry Yeoman. R. S. Yeoman's Modern & Current World Coins (16 volumes). , JNDA# 01-14 Japan Numismatic Dealers Association (publisher). 日本貨幣カタログ. Japan Numismatic Dealers Association, Tokyo, Japan (37 volumes). , JC# 09-14 Ujisato Hanyu (ed.), Clark Smith (ed.), Koryu Katagiri (ed.); 2021. The Standard Catalog of Japanese Coins. Zeus Coin Gallery, Tokyo, Japan.

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Obverse

Smok w okręgu z koralików, legendy powyżej, wartość napisana poniżej Automatically translated

Scripts: chiński (tradycyjny, zwykły pismo), łaciński

Lettering:
年九治明 · 本日大 ·
· 50 SEN ·

Reverse

Wieniec z kwiatów paulowni i chryzantem wokół nominału, herb cesarski powyżej Automatically translated

Script: chiński (tradycyjny, zwykły pismo)

Lettering:
五
十
銭

Edge

Trzcina Automatically translated

Comments

Moneta Rok 25 została wybita na wystawę World's Columbian Exposition w Chicago, która odbyła się w 1893 roku. Automatically translated

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Date	Mintage	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC		Frequency
Undetermined
6 (1873)	3 447 733		$ 64	$ 64			(en) 年六治明	8%
7 (1874)	95 304						(en) 年七治明	0.9%
8 (1875)	109						(en) 年八治明	0.5%
9 (1876)	1 251						(en) 年九治明	0.6%
10 (1877)	184 348						(en) 年十治明	0.8%
13 (1880)	179						(en) 年三十治明	1.2%
18 (1885)	409 920						(en) 年八十治明	2%
25 (1892)							(en) 年五十二治明; see comment section	0%
30 (1897)	5 078 437		$ 41	$ 44	$ 44	$ 44	(en) 年十三治明	18%
31 (1898)	22 797 041		$ 34	$ 52	$ 52	$ 69	(en) 年一十三治明	45%
32 (1899)	10 254 431		$ 43	$ 43	$ 43	$ 47	(en) 年二十三治明	22%
33 (1900)	3 280 091		$ 51	$ 51	$ 51	$ 76	(en) 年三十三治明	12%
34 (1901)	1 790 000				$ 62		(en) 年四十三治明	6%
35 (1902)	1 023 280						(en) 年五十三治明	4%
36 (1903)	1 503 068				$ 74		(en) 年六十三治明	6%
37 (1904)	5 373 652		$ 43	$ 63	$ 63	$ 63	(en) 年七十三治明	15%
38 (1905)	9 566 100	$ 27	$ 38	$ 38	$ 53	$ 110	(en) 年八十三治明	22%

Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.

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Numista Rarity index: 15 Wskazówki wyszukiwania

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Bullion value: USD 23.52 Wskazówki wyszukiwania

This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2181 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.

Actual srebro weight: 0.347 oz

Current srebro price: 67.83 USD/oz (see silver price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Katz Auction 152 Lot 1863	8 Mar 2025	30 (1897) – (en) 年十三治明	XF	USD 39.17 (EUR 34.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 169 Lot 2036	20 Sep 2025	31 (1898) – (en) 年一十三治明	UNC	USD 54.15 (EUR 47.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 166 Lot 1870	16 Aug 2025	31 (1898) – (en) 年一十三治明	UNC	USD 40.33 (EUR 35.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 188 Lot 1758	27 Mar 2026	31 (1898) – (en) 年一十三治明	XF	USD 59.91 (EUR 52.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 171 Lot 2657	10 Oct 2025	31 (1898) – (en) 年一十三治明	XF	USD 53.00 (EUR 46.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 161 Lot 1778	18 Jun 2025	31 (1898) – (en) 年一十三治明	XF	USD 33.41 (EUR 29.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 146 Lot 2999	14 Dec 2024	31 (1898) – (en) 年一十三治明	XF	USD 36.87 (EUR 32.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 144 Lot 2820	17 Nov 2024	31 (1898) – (en) 年一十三治明	XF	USD 39.17 (EUR 34.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 166 Lot 1871	16 Aug 2025	32 (1899) – (en) 年二十三治明	AU	USD 35.72 (EUR 31.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 166 Lot 1872	16 Aug 2025	32 (1899) – (en) 年二十三治明	XF	USD 53.00 (EUR 46.00) (+ buyer's premium) The lot includes several items.
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