Japan 5 Sen - Shōwa, 15 – 18
Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Yen
(1871 – 9999)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Sen
Year
15 – 18
Ruler
Shōwa
(1926–1989)
Composition
Aluminium
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
1.2
Diameter (mm)
19
Thickness (mm)
1.6
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Sen from Japan. Issued from 15 to 18. Struck in Aluminium. Measures 19 mm and weighs 1.2 g.
- Obverse
- Chrysanthemum within clouds with value above and below. (5 Sen)
- Reverse
- Golden kite bird (symbol of Japanese military prowess) with wings spread with authority on top and date below. (Great Japan Year 17 of Shōwa)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | g | vg | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 (1943) | 276.5M | — | — | — | € 0,49 | € 0,49 | — | — | Y# 60b (0.8 g); 年八十和昭 | 14% | |
| 17 (1942) | — | € 0,10 | € 0,14 | € 0,35 | € 0,54 | € 0,54 | € 1,00 | € 1,00 | Y# 60a (1 g); 年七十和昭 | 56% | |
| 16 (1941) | — | — | — | € 0,21 | € 0,50 | € 0,50 | — | — | Y# 60 (1.2 g); 年六十和昭 | 24% | |
| 16 (1941) | 478M | — | — | € 0,19 | € 1,10 | € 1,10 | € 1,10 | — | Y# 60a (1 g); 年六十和昭 | 25% | |
| 15 (1940) | 410M | € 0,10 | € 0,35 | € 0,43 | € 0,43 | € 0,43 | € 0,43 | — | Y# 60 (1.2 g); 年五十和昭 | 35% |
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