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