JAPAN, Modern. Meiji Era. 1868-1912. AR 50 Sen (31mm, 13.44 g, 6h). Osaka mint. Dated year 10 (AD 1877). Flying imperial dragon coiled rightward around fireball / Legend in Hanji within wreath; chrysanthemum above. JNDA 01-14; KM (Y) 25. Cleaned. EF. Rare – a key date for the 50 Sen series.
From the Elmer H. Frantz Collection.