Japan 1905 (M38) 50 sen

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck 1873-1905. Many early dates are very rare but this one is common. Varieties exist in the shape of the bottom left stem. In 1906 the weight was reduced to 10.10 g, then reduced to 4.95 g in 1922.

Recorded mintage: 9,566,100.

Specification: 13.48 g, 0.800 fine silver, 30.5 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM Y25.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• The Catalog of Japanese Coins and Banknotes, Tokyo: JNDA (Japanese Numismatic Dealers Assn.), 2014.

Link to:

• 1902 50 sen
• 1905 10 sen
• 1905 20 sen
• 1905 yen
• 1905 20 yen
• 1906 50 sen
• Coins and currency dated 1905