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5 Yen - Meiji small type

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Issuer Japan
Emperor Meiji (1867-1912)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 5-30 (1872-1897)
Calendar Japanese - Meiji era
Value 5 Yen (5 JPY)
Currency Yen (1871-date)
Composition Złoto (.900) (10% copper)
Weight 8.33 g
Diameter 21.82 mm
Shape Okrągły
Technique Frezowana
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
15186
References Y# 11a
Richard Sperry Yeoman. R. S. Yeoman's Modern & Current World Coins (16 volumes).
, JNDA# 01-3A
Japan Numismatic Dealers Association (publisher). 日本貨幣カタログ. Japan Numismatic Dealers Association, Tokyo, Japan (37 volumes).
, JC# 09-3-2
Ujisato Hanyu (ed.), Clark Smith (ed.), Koryu Katagiri (ed.); 2021. The Standard Catalog of Japanese Coins. Zeus Coin Gallery, Tokyo, Japan.

Obverse

Smok w okręgu z koralików, legendy powyżej, wartość napisana poniżejAutomatically translated

Script: chiński (tradycyjny, zwykły pismo)

Lettering:
年 六 治 明 · 本 日 大
· 圓 五 ·

Reverse

Promienne słońce w wieńcu z kwiatów paulowni i chryzantemy, otoczone sztandarami wojskowymi, herb cesarski powyżej, kwiat paulowni poniżejAutomatically translated

Edge

TrzcinaAutomatically translated

Mint

Japan Mint (独立行政法人造幣局 / Dokuritsu Gyōsei Hōjin Zōheikyoku), Japan

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
5 (1872)  Photo 1 057 000 (en) 年五治明
6 (1873)  3 148 000 (en) 年六治明
7 (1874)  728 000 (en) 年七治明
8 (1875)  181 000 (en) 年八治明
9 (1876)  146 000 (en) 年九治明
10 (1877)  136 000 (en) 年十治明
11 (1878)  101 000 (en) 年一十治明
12 (1879)  (en) 年二十治明
13 (1880)  78 000 (en) 年三十治明
14 (1881)  149 000 (en) 年四十治明
15 (1882)  113 000 (en) 年五十治明
16 (1883)  108 000 (en) 年六十治明
17 (1884)  113 000 (en) 年七十治明
18 (1885)  200 000 (en) 年八十治明
19 (1886)  Photo 179 000 (en) 年九十治明
20 (1887)  179 000 (en) 年十二治明
21 (1888)  165 000 (en) 年一十二治明
22 (1889)  353 000 (en) 年二十二治明
23 (1890)  238 000 (en) 年三十二治明
24 (1891)  216 000 (en) 年四十二治明
25 (1892)  263 000 (en) 年五十二治明
26 (1893)  260 000 (en) 年六十二治明
27 (1894)  314 000 (en) 年七十二治明
28 (1895)  320 000 (en) 年八十二治明
29 (1896)  224 000 (en) 年九十二治明
30 (1897)  107 000 (en) 年十三治明

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Numista Rarity index: 82 Wskazówki wyszukiwania
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.
Bullion value: USD 1047.16 Wskazówki wyszukiwania
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of złoto at 139 677 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual złoto weight: 0.241 oz
Current złoto price: 4344.45 USD/oz (see gold price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Yen - Meiji (small type)
Katz
Auction 84
Lot 1755
Internet Archive
27 May 2023 5 (1872) – (en) 年五治明 USD 2887.36
(EUR 2501.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Yen - Meiji (small type)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Yen - Meiji (small type)
Heritage Auctions
2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099
Lot 32141
Internet Archive
5 May 2022 19 (1886) – (en) 年九十治明 UNC
(NGC MS66+)
USD 22 200.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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