Obverse: Dragon within beaded circle with 3 legends separated by dots along the border Reverse: Value within wreath, chrysanthemum above Issuer: Japan Emperor Meiji (1867-1912) Year: 1898 (Yr.31) Calendar Japanese – Meiji era Denomination: 50 Sen (0.5 JPY) Currency Yen (1871-date) Composition Silver (.800) Weight: 13.48 g Diameter: 30.5 mm Thickness: 2.1 mm Shape: Round References: Y# 25
