Japan 5 Yen - Meiji, 3 – 4

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Japan Japan
Currency Yen (1871 – 9999)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Yen
Year 3 – 4
Ruler Meiji (1867–1912)
Composition Gold (.900)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 8.33
Diameter (mm) 23.84
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Yen from Japan. Issued from 3 to 4. Struck in Gold (.900). Measures 23.84 mm and weighs 8.33 g.

Obverse
Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below (Great Japan · Year 4 of Meiji
· 5 yen ·)
Reverse
Sunburst crest superimposed on sacred mirror, flanked by military banners, chrysanthemum above with paulowian crest below
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
4 (1871)  — 年四治明
4 (1871)  — 年四治明 ; Proof
3 (1870)  273.5K 年三治明
3 (1870)  — 年三治明 ; Deep scales

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