Japan 5 Sen - Meiji, 3 – 4

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Japan Japan
Currency Yen (1871 – 9999)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Sen
Year 3 – 4
Ruler Meiji (1867–1912)
Composition Silver (.800)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 1.25
Diameter (mm) 16.15
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Sen from Japan. Issued from 3 to 4. Struck in Silver (.800). Measures 16.15 mm and weighs 1.25 g.

Obverse
Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below (Great Japan · Year 4 of Meiji
· 5 sen ·)
Reverse
Sunburst crest within beaded circle and wreath, chrysanthemum between two paulownia flowers above
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
4 (1871)  — 年四治明 33%
3 (1870)  — 年三治明 ; deep scales 16%
3 (1870)  1.5M 年三治明 ; shallow scales 63%

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