Taishō Small 50-Sen Silver Coin
大正小型50銭銀貨（taishō kogata gojissen） ・ aka: 五十銭銀貨
- Series
- Modern silver coinage
- Denomination
- 50 sen
- Period
- From 1922 (Taishō 11)
Updated: 2026-09-02
Specifications (as confirmed)
| Item | Value | Type | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Context (catalog) | 1922年 | Catalog value | [1] |
FACTListed in the catalog as the 50-sen silver coin of 1922. Wartime silver appreciation pushed metal value above face; coins were melted, and the government downsized coins and changed materials — the small 50-sen was issued in this context (catalog).[1]
Historical Context
Open Items
INTERPRETATIONSpecifications not stated here (weight, fineness, mintage, etc.) are not yet confirmed in the sources consulted. They will be added as they are confirmed.
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References
- [1]「貨幣博物館 常設展示図録（第一次世界大戦の頃のお金）」（日本銀行金融研究所 貨幣博物館） — https://www.imes.boj.or.jp/cm/collection/tenjizuroku/mod/book/pageindices/index90.html（accessed: 2026-09-02）