Japan 5 Yen - Meiji, 30 – 45

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Japan Japan
Currency Yen (1871 – 9999)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Yen
Year 30 – 45
Ruler Meiji (1867–1912)
Composition Gold (.900)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 4.17
Diameter (mm) 16.96
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Yen from Japan. Issued from 30 to 45. Struck in Gold (.900). Measures 16.96 mm and weighs 4.17 g.

Obverse
Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperor's Royal Seal) Branches of Paulownia Flower (Heart shaped leaf) and Chrysanthemum Flower on either side of the value (5
Yen)
Reverse
Radiant sun in flower cartouche surrounded by text, separated by little Paulownia Flower Seals. (Great Japan · Year 30 of Meiji
· 5 yen ·)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
45 (1912)  59.9K 年五十四治明 18%
44 (1911)  59.9K 年四十四治明 18%
36 (1903)  22K 年六十三治明 18%
31 (1898)  55.9K 年一十三治明 36%
30 (1897)  111.8K 年十三治明 64%

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