Japan 5 sen Shōwa Pattern

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Attributes of Coins

RegionJPN
Denomination5 Sen
Krause numberN# 284336
MetalNickel (Ni 100%)
diameter18.9 mm
weight2.79 g
Obverse:
coin obverse image
Chrysanthemum Flower Seal (Coat of Arms & Emperors Royal Seal) on top, value divided by hole and Paulownia Flower Seal at the bottom surrounded by ornaments.
Lettering:
五錢
Translation:
Five sen
Reverse:
coin reverse image
Issuing authority on top, date below, hole surrounded by Magatamas flanked by two Sakura cherry blossoms
Lettering:
大日本 昭和八年
Translation:
Great Japan Year 8 of Shōwa

List of Coin Varieties

NameYearMarkMintMintageCraftsmanshipValue(USD)
1933

BUValue(USD)

Recognition Records

Hong Kong 2 dollars 1982, iPhone 13, obverse
Hong Kong 2 dollars 1982, iPhone 13, reverse
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Italy 20 centesimi 1920, samsung-SM-G990E, obverse
Italy 20 centesimi 1920, samsung-SM-G990E, reverse
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Argentina 5 centavos 1933, samsung-SM-A127M, obverse
Argentina 5 centavos 1933, samsung-SM-A127M, reverse
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Netherlands 50 euro cent 2001, samsung-SM-G990W2, obverse
Netherlands 50 euro cent 2001, samsung-SM-G990W2, reverse
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Mexico 25 pesos 1986 FIFA World Cup - One Ball /Lettering on the Ball/ 1985, samsung-SM-S711U, obverse
Mexico 25 pesos 1986 FIFA World Cup - One Ball /Lettering on the Ball/ 1985, samsung-SM-S711U, reverse
User: S***a
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Area: US
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Time: 2025-03-31 09:38:20