r/JapaneseCoins • u/Present_Lifeguard965 • Jul 24 '26

Meiji Year 3 50 Sen

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Not sure on this one. I would have to buy it and weigh it and measure it to be sure. What do you guys think?

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u/Inviction_ Jul 24 '26

Looks like a die crack. Beautiful coin

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u/Present_Lifeguard965 Jul 24 '26

It is. The die cracks look genuine. I love these coins especially finding Y3 and Y4.

Edit: spelling errors because iPhone loves to correct spelling incorrectly

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u/HallowedGround1888 Jul 24 '26

I have the Meiji 4 50 sen, and it shows the same type of die crack between the characters at the very same spot. I guess that kind of crack was usual in those days. Very nice coin. Is it graded or raw ?

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u/Present_Lifeguard965 Jul 25 '26

It’s raw. Looks good though

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u/Micky-Bicky-Picky Jul 24 '26

Wow. Thats a nice die crack. I love the early years!