5 Yen coin from Japan (Nippon or Nihon, 日本国). The coin was circulated in 1959 - 1989 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 Yen
Value: 5 Yen 5 JPY
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1959 - 1989
Year: 1959 - 1989
Numismatic period: Yen (1871 - now)
Number of coins: 1
Number of coins: 1
Composition: Brass
Diameter: 22 mm.
Thickness: 1.5 mm.
Weight: 3.75 g.
Shape: Round with a round hole
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Obverse: Seed leaf
Obverse lettering: 日 本 国 昭和四十八年
Obverse translation: State of Japan Year 48 of Shōwa
Reverse: Stalk of rice representing agriculture, water representing fisheries, teeth of a cog
Reverse lettering: 五円
Reverse translation: 5 yen
Edge: Smooth
👑 Emperor: Shōwa (1926 - 1989)
