Japan 5 Sen - Shōwa, 8
Short rays pattern
Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Yen
(1871 – 9999)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
5 Sen - Shōwa
Year
8
Ruler
Shōwa
(1926–1989)
Composition
Nickel
Shape
Round with a round hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2.8
Diameter (mm)
19
Description
5 Sen - Shōwa from Japan. Issued in 8. Struck in Nickel. Measures 19 mm and weighs 2.8 g.
- Obverse
- Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperor's Royal Seal) and the value divided by the center hole along with a stylized eagle with spread wings and short thick rays in the background at the bottom Sun rays end below 5 Sen characters (5 sen)
- Reverse
- Issuing authority on top, date below, hole surrounded by magatamas (❀ Great Japan ❀ Year 8 of Shōwa)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 (1933) | — | € 4700,00 |
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