5 Sen coin from Japan (日本国, 日本国). The coin was circulated in 1933 - 1938 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Country: Japan
Continents: Asia
Groupings: East Asia
Denomination: 5 Sen
Value: 5 Sen
Type: Standard circulation coins
Year: 1933 - 1938
Numismatic period: Yen (1871 - now)
Year demonetized: 1954
Number of coins: 1
Number of coins: 1
Composition: Nickel
Diameter: 19 mm.
Thickness: 1.35 mm.
Weight: 2.8 g.
Calendar: Japanese - Shōwa era
Shape: Round with a round hole
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Obverse: Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperor's Royal Seal) and the value divided by the center hole along with a stylized eagle with spread wings and rays in the background at the bottom
Obverse lettering: 錢 五
Obverse translation: 5 sen
Reverse: Issuing authority on top, date below, hole surrounded by magatamas
Reverse lettering: ❀ 本 日 大 ❀年 一 十 和 昭
Reverse translation: ❀ Great Japan ❀Year 11 of Shōwa
Edge: Plain
ℹ Themes: Eagle, Flower, Coat of Arms, Bird
👑 Emperor: Shōwa