5 Yen - Taishō, Japan

5 Yen - Taishō, Japan, 1913-1924 obverse image5 Yen - Taishō, Japan, 1913-1924 reverse image
5 Yen - Taishō coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Japan flagJapan
  • Years of Minting:
    1913-1924
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Japan Mint (独立行政法人造幣局 / Dokuritsu Gyōsei Hōjin Zōheikyoku), Japan
5 Yen - Taishō Reference Price

Reference Price

$2.70-$80.00

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

5 Yen - Taishō Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Radiant sun in flower cartouche surrounded by text, separated by little Paulownia Flower Seals.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperor's Royal Seal) Branches of Paulownia Flower (Heart shaped leaf) and Chrysanthemum Flower on either side of the value

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

5 Yen - Taishō Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

五 圓

Reverse:

年三十正大 · 本 日 大 · 圓 五 ·

5 Yen - Taishō Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Gold (.900)

Size

5 Yen - Taishō sizes
  • Weight:4.17 g
  • Diameter:16.96 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded

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