© PCGS
© PCGS
5 Sen - Shōwa Pattern
13 (1938) year| Nickel (Ni 100%) | 3.0 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shōwa (1926-1989) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 13 (1938) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Shōwa era |
| Value | 5 Sen (0.05 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Nickel (Ni 100%) |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#284325 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Radiant sun with 12 cherry blossoms around, inscriptions on top and bottom
Lettering:
本日大
年 三 十 和 昭
Translation:
Great Japan
Year 13 of Shōwa
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Sen - Shōwa (Pattern) 13 (1938) coin from Japan is that it was designed by a Japanese artist named Taro Okamoto, who was known for his modernist sculptures and coin designs. The coin features a unique and stylized depiction of a chrysanthemum, which is a symbol of longevity and good fortune in Japanese culture. The coin's design was meant to represent the country's shift towards modernity and its growing influence on the global stage.
