Japan 1914 (T3) 50 sen

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Goldberg sale 70, lot 4304
photo courtesy Goldberg Coins & Collectibles

This specimen was lot 4304 in Goldberg sale 70 (Los Angeles, September 2012), where it sold for $46. The catalog description[1] noted, "Japan. 50 Sen, 1914. Taisho-3. ANACS graded AU-53." This type was struck in Tokyo 1913-17 and, while it is not rare, the lucky purchaser of this lot got a bargain. The fifty sen was 13.48 g until 1905, then 10.13 g during 1912-17, then 4.95 g during 1922-38 and brass thereafter.

Recorded mintage: 1,872,331.

Specification: 10.13 g, 0.800 fine silver, .260 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: Y-37.2.

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.
  • [1]Ira and Larry Goldberg, Goldberg sale 70: The Pre-Long Beach Auction, Los Angeles, CA: Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, 2012.

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