Japan 5 sen Shōwa Pattern - Japanese - Shōwa era 1933
Attributes of Coins
| Region | JPN |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 5 Sen |
| Krause number | N# 284336 |
| Metal | Nickel (Ni 100%) |
| diameter | 18.9 mm |
| weight | 2.79 g |
Obverse:
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:
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
