5 Sen - Shōwa Tin Pattern

€284,334.00
IssuerJapan
Year1942
TypePattern
Value5 Sen (0.05 JPY)
CurrencyYen (1871-date)
CompositionTin
Weight2.75 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
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Obverse descriptionValue top and bottom separated by Chrysanthemum Flower Seal (Coat of Arms & Emperor`s Royal Seal) within clouds
Obverse script
Obverse lettering

(Translation: Five Sen)
Reverse descriptionGolden kite bird (symbol of Japanese military prowess) with wings spread with authority on top and date below.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering本日大
年 七 十 和 昭
(Translation: Great Japan Year 17th of Shōwa)
Edge
Mint
Mintage17 (1942)  - -
Catalog ID3238912610
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