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5 Sen - Meiji
| Silver (.800) | 1.35 g | 15.15 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 6-25 (1873-1892) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Meiji era |
| Value | 5 Sen (0.05 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 1.35 g |
| Diameter | 15.15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#13961 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperor's Royal Seal) at the top and the branches of Paulownia Flower (heart-shaped leaf) below and the Chrysanthemum Flower on either side of the value
Lettering:
五
錢
Translation:
5
Sen
Edge
Plain
Comment
Character variants of 明 (obverse) & 錢 (reverse):The year 25 coin was struck for exhibition at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago held in 1893.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Sen Meiji 6-25 coin from Japan is that it was part of a series of coins introduced during the Meiji period, which aimed to modernize Japan's currency and align it with international standards. The 5 Sen coin was equivalent to one-half of a yen, and it was widely used in everyday transactions during its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (1873) | 5593172 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7 (1874) | 7806493 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 (1875) | 6396784 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9 (1876) | 5546424 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10 (1877) | 22024167 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 (1880) | 79 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Sen - Meiji 6-25 (1873-1892) coin.
