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5 Sen - Meiji
4 (1871) year| Silver (.800) | 1.25 g | 16.2 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 4 (1871) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Meiji era |
| Value | 5 Sen (0.05 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 16.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#13949 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 50% |
Reverse
Sunburst crest within beaded circle and wreath, chrysanthemum between two paulownia flowers above
Edge
Plain
Comment
© hkm001
Interesting fact
The 5 Sen coin from Meiji 4 (1871) is interesting because it was part of Japan's transition from a feudal society to a modern, industrialized nation. The coin's design, featuring a dragon and a phoenix, symbolizes this change, as the dragon represents the old feudal order and the phoenix represents the new, modern era.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (1871) | 1665613 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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