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.