Japan, Meiji, 1867-1912. 50 Sen, 1898. Year 31.
 
Obv: 年一十三治明 本日大 . Dragon within beaded circle. Rev: 五十銭 (50 Sen), chrysanthemum (Emperor’s Royal Seal) and the branches of paulownia and chrysanthemum on either side of the value.
 
A nice example, with a lighter grey tone.