© PCGS
© PCGS
5 Sen - Shōwa Pattern
8 (1933) year| Nickel (Ni 100%) | 2.79 g | 18.9 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shōwa (1926-1989) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 8 (1933) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Shōwa era |
| Value | 5 Sen (0.05 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Nickel (Ni 100%) |
| Weight | 2.79 g |
| Diameter | 18.9 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#284336 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Issuing authority on top, date below, hole surrounded by Magatamas flanked by two Sakura cherry blossoms
Lettering:
本日大
年 八 和 昭
Translation:
Great Japan
Year 8 of Shōwa
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Sen - Shōwa (Pattern) 8 (1933) from Japan made of Nickel (Ni 100%) weighing 2.79 g is that it was designed by the famous Japanese artist, Taro Okamoto. He was known for his modernist sculptures and his work can be found in various museums and public spaces around the world. The coin's design features a stylized portrait of Emperor Hirohito, also known as Emperor Showa, on the obverse, and a pattern of cherry blossoms on the reverse. The coin was minted in 1933, which was the 8th year of Emperor Hirohito's reign, hence the name Shōwa (Pattern) 8.
