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5 Yen - Meiji small type
| Gold (.900) | 8.33 g | 21.82 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 5-30 (1872-1897) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Meiji era |
| Value | 5 Yen (5 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 8.33 g |
| Diameter | 21.82 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#15186 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Sunburst crest superimposed on sacred mirror, flanked by military banners, chrysanthemum above with paulowian crest below
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Yen Meiji (small type) coin is that it was minted during a time of significant change in Japan. The Meiji period, which lasted from 1868 to 1912, saw the country rapidly modernize and industrialize, and the introduction of a new currency system was part of this process. The 5 Yen coin was first introduced in 1872, and it was made of gold to reflect the country's newfound wealth and modernization. The coin's design featured an image of the Emperor Meiji, who ruled Japan during this time, and it was meant to symbolize the country's shift towards a more Westernized, modern society.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 (1872) | 1057000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6 (1873) | 3148000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7 (1874) | 728000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 (1875) | 181000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9 (1876) | 146000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10 (1877) | 136000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 11 (1878) | 101000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 (1880) | 78000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 14 (1881) | 149000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 15 (1882) | 113000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 (1883) | 108000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 17 (1884) | 113000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 18 (1885) | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 19 (1886) | 179000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 20 (1887) | 179000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 21 (1888) | 165000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 22 (1889) | 353000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 23 (1890) | 238000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 24 (1891) | 216000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 25 (1892) | 263000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 26 (1893) | 260000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 27 (1894) | 314000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 28 (1895) | 320000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 29 (1896) | 224000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 30 (1897) | 107000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Yen - Meiji (small type) 5-30 (1872-1897) coin.
