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50 sen: CM.286-2017

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Maker(s)

Mint: Japan Mint

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2017-04-24) by Ray, Nicholas John

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Milled

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 23.3 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 4.93 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Sunburst in centre flanked by cherry blossoms. Imperial name and regnal year written above and below.

  • Text: ? ? ? // ?????
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: obverse

  • Text: ? ? ?
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Vertical value and denomination flanked by two phoenixes, flanked by karakusa sprigs; chrysanthemum above, paulowina below.

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.286-2017
Primary reference Number: 241449
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 16 July 2020 Updated: Wednesday 21 July 2021 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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