5 Sen - Shōwa, Japan

Main information

Country:
Japan
Years of Minting:
1940-1943
Period:
n/a
Coin Type:
Standard circulation coin
Edge:
Reeded
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
n/a

$0.99-$55.00

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

Reverse

Description:

Golden kite bird (symbol of Japanese military prowess) with wings spread with authority on top and date below.

Engraver:

n/a

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n/a

Obverse

Description:

Chrysanthemum within clouds with value above and below.

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n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

Obverse:

五錢

Reverse:

本日大年七十和昭

Composition

Aluminium

Size

Weight:1.2 g
Diameter:19 mm
Thickness:1.6 mm
Edge:Reeded

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5 Sen - Shōwa, Japan

Main information

Reference Price

$0.99-$55.00

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