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

Mexico 20 pesos 1985, Redmi-M2101K7BG, obverse
Mexico 20 pesos 1985, Redmi-M2101K7BG, reverse
User: J***e
IP: 38.***.174
Network: WIFI
Area: US
Device: Redmi-M2101K7BG
Time: 2025-03-31 09:47:16
China 5 jiao 1999, samsung-SM-G990U2, obverse
China 5 jiao 1999, samsung-SM-G990U2, reverse
User: 8****I
IP: 72.***.80
Network: 4G
Area: US
Device: samsung-SM-G990U2
Time: 2025-03-31 09:45:53
United Kingdom 1 pound  Menai Suspension Bridge 2005, iPhone 13, obverse
United Kingdom 1 pound  Menai Suspension Bridge 2005, iPhone 13, reverse
User: G***e
IP: 69.***.135
Network: WiFi
Area: US
Device: iPhone 13
Time: 2025-03-31 09:40:23
Switzerland 1 franc 1975, iPhone 13, obverse
Switzerland 1 franc 1975, iPhone 13, reverse
User: G***e
IP: 69.***.135
Network: WiFi
Area: US
Device: iPhone 13
Time: 2025-03-31 09:38:18
Kuanyong Tongbao(宽永通宝), samsung-SM-S711U, obverse
Kuanyong Tongbao(宽永通宝), samsung-SM-S711U, reverse
User: S***a
IP: 98.***.81
Network: WIFI
Area: US
Device: samsung-SM-S711U
Time: 2025-03-31 09:39:05