Japan, 1905 AD., Mutsuhito (Meiji era), 50 Sen, KM Y 25 type II.

Japan, Mutsuhito (1867-1912), Meiji era, dated year 38 = 1905 AD.,
50 Sen (31 mm / 13,35 g), 0.800 silver, 0.200 copper, 13,48 g theor. mint weight, mintage 9.566.100 (both var.), coin alignment ↑↓ (180°), reeded edge,
Obv.: 五 / 十 / 銭 , value within flowered wreath, chrysanthemum above, bottom left stem cut with paint on bottom. (五 十 = 50, 銭 = Sen)
Rev.: 年 八 十 三 治 明 · 本 日 大 · / · 50 SEN · , dragon within beaded circle with 3 legends separated by dots around border. ( 年 八 十 三 = regnal year 38 of the Meji era, 治 明 = Meji era, 大= great, 日本 = Japan)
KM Y 25 type II var. ; JNDA 01-14 ; Schön 5 .