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5 Sen - Meiji
| Copper-nickel | 4.7 g | 20.6 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 22-30 (1889-1897) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Meiji era |
| Value | 5 Sen (0.05 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 4.7 g |
| Diameter | 20.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.83 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#10871 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Big value within beaded circle, legends around border
Lettering:
年 十 三 治 明
五
· 本 日 大 ·
Translation:
Year 30 of Meiji
5
· Great Japan ·
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Sen coin from Japan's Meiji era (1889-1897) is interesting because it was the first coin to feature the image of the Emperor, which was a significant departure from the previous coins that had featured the mythical creatures like the dragon and the phoenix. This change in design was a result of the Meiji government's effort to modernize and westernize Japan's currency system.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 (1889) | 28841944 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 23 (1890) | 39258103 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 24 (1891) | 15924782 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 25 (1892) | 9510289 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 26 (1893) | 8531858 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 27 (1894) | 14680000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 28 (1895) | 1030000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 29 (1896) | 5119988 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 30 (1897) | 7857669 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Sen - Meiji 22-30 (1889-1897) coin.
