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5 Sen – Japan

Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1889–1897
Issuer: Japan Issuer flag
Ruler: Meiji
Currency:
Yen
(since 1871)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 130,754,633
Material
Diameter: 20.6 mm
Weight: 4.7 g
Thickness: 1.83 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper-nickel
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Coin alignment
References
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Numista: #10871
Value
Exchange value: 0.05 JPY = $0.00

Obverse

Inscription:
錢 五

· 5 SEN ·
Translation:
MONEY FIVE

· 5 SEN ·
Languages: Japanese, Chinese

Reverse

Inscription:
年 十 三 治 明

五

· 本 日 大 ·
Translation:
Thirteenth year of the Meiji era.

Large Japanese (coin)

Edge

Plain

Categories

Plants> Flower
Symbols> Coat of Arms

Mints

NameMark
Japan Mint—

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1889—28,841,944
1890—39,258,103
1891—15,924,782
1892—9,510,289
1893—8,531,858
1894—14,680,000
1895—1,030,000
1896—5,119,988
1897—7,857,669
🌱 Common