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© PCGS
5 Sen - Shōwa Pattern
14 (1939) year| Aluminium (Al 100%) | 1.22 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shōwa (1926-1989) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 14 (1939) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Shōwa era |
| Value | 5 Sen (0.05 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium (Al 100%) |
| Weight | 1.22 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#284330 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Double petal Sakura cherry blossom flanked by two dots, inscriptions on top and bottom
Lettering:
本日大
年 四 十 和 昭
Translation:
Great Japan
Year 14 of Shōwa
Interesting fact
Did you know that the Pattern 5 Sen coin was designed to commemorate the 2600th anniversary of the Japanese Empire? The coin features an image of the Imperial Palace on the obverse side, and on the reverse side, it has a stylized chrysanthemum, which is a symbol of longevity and good fortune in Japanese culture. Additionally, the coin's unique hexagonal shape was intended to symbolize the harmony between heaven and earth.
