Up for auction is a VERY RARE 50 Sen coin from Year 4 (1871), issued during the reign of Emperor Meiji. This early Meiji silver issue belongs to the first modern coinage series of Japan, struck shortly after the introduction of the new decimal monetary system. Dated Meiji 4 (1871), this historic type features the iconic dragon design and represents one of the earliest machine-struck silver coins of modern Japan, making it especially desirable among collectors of Asian and world coinage. Original Japanese silver coin Country: Japan Denomination: 50 Sen Year: Meiji 4 (1871) Reign: Emperor Meiji (1868–1912) Material: Silver (.800) Rare early Imperial Japanese dragon type Important first-era Meiji silver issue See images for correct impression!