One (1) 50 sen coin
Japan, 1922
Obverse Image: Sunburst in center flanked by cherry blossoms, authority on top, date on bottom, all within sacred mirror.
Obverse Text: Romanization: DAI / NIHON / TAISHO / JU / ICHI / SHICHI / NEN (Translation: Great Japan, Taisho year 11).
Reverse Image: Vertical value and denomination flanked by phoenix, paulownia crest flanked by karakusa sprigs, chrysanthemum on top.
Reverse Text: Romanization: GO / JU / SEN (Translation: 50 Sen).
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