5 Sen - Meiji, Japan

5 Sen - Meiji, Japan, 1873-1892 obverse image5 Sen - Meiji, Japan, 1873-1892 reverse image
5 Sen - Meiji coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Japan flagJapan
  • Years of Minting:
    1873-1892
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Japan Mint (独立行政法人造幣局 / Dokuritsu Gyōsei Hōjin Zōheikyoku), Japan
5 Sen - Meiji Reference Price

Reference Price

$3.25-$130.50

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Sen - Meiji Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperors Royal Seal) at the top and the branches of Paulownia Flower (heart-shaped leaf) below and the Chrysanthemum Flower on either side of the value

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Plain

5 Sen - Meiji Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


年五 十二 治 明 · 本 日 大 · 5 SEN ·

Reverse:


五 錢

5 Sen - Meiji Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.800)

Size

5 Sen - Meiji sizes
  • Weight:1.35 g
  • Diameter:15.15 mm
  • Thickness:0.8 mm
  • Edge:Plain
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