WWII Era Imperial Japanese Silver Coin - World War Two Collectible

Description

This silver fifty sen coin was struck in Japan during the reigns of Emperor Yoshihito (1922-1926) and his son, the Showa Emperor, Hirohito (1926-1989). The obverse features a sunburst in the center, between two cherry blossoms. An authority symbol on top represents the Japanese sign for yen (round object); the date rear of current Emperor's reign) and the Emperor's symbol are on the bottom, all within a sacred mirror. The reverse of the coin shows a vertical value and denomination flanked by a phoenix. There is a Paulownia crest (deciduous tree) below, and a chrysanthemum on top. Diameter: 23-5 mm; weight: 4.95 g; % silver .720; Actual silver weight: 0.1146 oz; sen=1/2 yen Don’t forget to check out my Etsy shop (https://etsy.me/3Tv2fdS) and eBay page (https://ebay.com/usr/portcityartifacts) for additional listings not posted on Facebook!