5 Sen - Shōwa, Japan

Main information

Country:
Japan
Years of Minting:
1933-1938
Period:
n/a
Coin Type:
Standard circulation coin
Edge:
Plain
Shape:
Round with a round hole
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
Japan Mint (独立行政法人造幣局 / Dokuritsu Gyōsei Hōjin Zōheikyoku), Japan

$0.99-$32.49

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

Reverse

Description:

Issuing authority on top, date below, hole surrounded by magatamas

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperor's Royal Seal) and the value divided by the center hole along with a stylized eagle with spread wings and rays in the background at the bottom

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

Obverse:

錢五

Reverse:

❀ 本日大 ❀ 年一十和昭

Composition

Nickel

Size

Weight:2.8 g
Diameter:19 mm
Thickness:n/a
Edge:Plain

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5 Sen - Shōwa, Japan

Main information

Reference Price

$0.99-$32.49

Coin Design

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Obverse

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