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50 Sen, Japan, 1946

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 50 sen coin
Japan, 1946
Obverse Image: Kanji text surrounded by a bunch of wheat with the denomination on top.
Obverse Text: Romanization: NI / TSU / HON / TEI / 50 / SEN / SHOW / NI / JU / ICHI / NEN (Translation: Japanese Empire, 50 Sen, Showa Year 21)
Reverse Image: Chrysanthemum on top with diving bird below and denomination.
Reverse Text: Romanization: JU / GO / SEN (Translation: Fifty Sen)
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1946
Physical Description
silver (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1.5 mm x 17 mm; 1/16 in x 21/32 in
Object Name
coin
50 Sen, Japan, 1946
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