Japan. Taishō (1912-1926). 50 Sen 1923 - MS62 (No reserve price)

JAPAN. Osaka. 50 Sen. 1923. Yoshihito, Emperor Taishō (1912–1926).

- Denomination: 50 Sen.
- Reign: Yoshihito, Emperor Taishō (1912–1926).
- Year: 1923 (12th year of the Taishō era).
- Inscriptions: Obverse: 大日本 (Great Japan) · 大正十二年 (12th year of Taishō), with a radiant sun at the center surrounded by floral motifs. Reverse: 五十銭 (50 Sen), with the central denomination accompanied by ornamental botanical motifs, the Imperial Chrysanthemum at the top, and two facing phoenixes.
- Grade: MS62 (GBCA).

A silver 50 Sen coin minted in Osaka in 1923, during the reign of Emperor Yoshihito, corresponding to the twelfth year of the Taishō era. The obverse features a radiant sun with numerous rays, a symbol of Japanese national identity, surrounded by inscriptions identifying the country and the date of issue, accompanied by delicate floral motifs. The reverse displays the 50 Sen denomination within an elaborate ornamental composition, topped by the Imperial Chrysanthemum and flanked by two phoenixes with outstretched wings, symbols of prosperity, harmony, and imperial authority. An example in excellent condition, with sharply defined relief, attractive original metallic luster, and a beautiful natural patina in golden, slightly coppery, and silver tones, especially pronounced on the reverse. An interesting issue in Japanese numismatics from the Taishō period, minted in the year of the Great Kantō Earthquake, an event that profoundly shaped Japan’s modern history, and especially notable for its refined design and attractive state of preservation.

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