Obverse: Square scales on dragon’s body within beaded circle
Reverse: Value above sprays, chrysanthemum above
Issuer: Japan
Emperor Meiji (1867-1912)
Years: 1873
Calendar: Japanese – Meiji era
Denomination: 1/2 Sen (0.005 JPY)
Currency: Yen (1871-date)
Composition: Copper
Weight: 3.56 g
Diameter: 22.2 mm
Thickness: 1.0 mm
Shape: Round
References: Y# 16.1
