Japan 5 Sen - Meiji, 4

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Japan Japan
Currency Yen (1871 – 9999)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Sen
Year 4
Ruler Meiji (1867–1912)
Composition Silver (.800)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 1.25
Diameter (mm) 16.2
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Sen from Japan. Issued in 4. Struck in Silver (.800). Measures 16.2 mm and weighs 1.25 g.

Obverse
Big value within beaded circle, surrounded by legend (Great Japan Year 4 of Meiji•
5
Sen)
Reverse
Sunburst crest within beaded circle and wreath, chrysanthemum between two paulownia flowers above
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f Comment Frequency
4 (1871)  1.7M — Y#6.1; 66 rays (early variety) 46%
4 (1871)  — € 11,00 Y#6.2; 53 rays (late variety) 59%

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