5 Sen - Taishō (1920 - 1923)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Sen |
| Catalog Number | Y# 44 |
| Weight (g) | 2.63 |
| Diameter (mm) | 19.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.4 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | |
| Calendar | Japanese (Taishō) |
Obverse
Lettering:
·本日大·
年十正大
Description:
Flower-like form of sacred mirror around hole in center flanked by dots.
·本日大·
年十正大
Description:
Flower-like form of sacred mirror around hole in center flanked by dots.
Reverse
Lettering:
錢 五
Description:
Chrysanthemum flanked by denomination with hole in center and paulownia foliage on bottom 1/2.
錢 五
Description:
Chrysanthemum flanked by denomination with hole in center and paulownia foliage on bottom 1/2.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 (1920) | 100,455,537 | Common | |
| 10 (1921) | 133,020,000 | Common | |
| 11 (1922) | 163,980,000 | Common | |
| 12 (1923) | 80,000,000 | Common |