5 Sen - Shōwa Pattern

€284,325.00
IssuerJapan
Year1938
TypePattern
Value5 Sen (0.05 JPY)
CurrencyYen (1871-date)
CompositionNickel (Ni 100%)
Weight3.0 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
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Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionMount Fuji under Chrysanthemum Flower Seal, value below
Obverse script
Obverse lettering

(Translation: Five sen)
Reverse descriptionRadiant sun with 12 cherry blossoms around, inscriptions on top and bottom
Reverse script
Reverse lettering本日大
年 三 十 和 昭
(Translation: Great Japan Year 13 of Shōwa)
Edge
Mint
Mintage13 (1938)  - -
Catalog ID1684447820
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