Japan Type Set #7460
Meiji, 1/2 sen, v-shaped scales, 1877-1888

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: JAPAN
Item Description: 1/2S M18(1885)
Full Grade: NGC MS 66 RB
Owner: Star City Homer

Owner Comments:

JNDA 01-53. The half sen was minted non-continuously from M6 (1873) through M21 (1888). The denomination has two basic styles, with the earlier style having a dragon with 'squared' appearing scales. Later issues have a 'sharp' scale style with one year overlapping with both styles (year 10/1877).

22.2 mm diameter, copper, weight 3.56 grams.

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