Japan | 5 Yen Coin | Pigeon | National Diet Building | Wreath | Y:71, Jnda:02-10, Schön:47 | 1948 - 1949

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5 Yen coin from Japan (日本国, 日本国). The coin was circulated in 1948 - 1949 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 5Jpy = Gbp 0.025

Type: Standard Circulation Coins

Year: 1948 - 1949

Numismatic period: Yen (1871 - now)

Number of coins: 1

Composition: Brass

Diameter: 22 mm.

Thickness: 1.5 mm.

Weight: 4 g.

Calendar: Japanese - Shōwa Era

Shape: Round

Technique: Milled

Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑

Obverse: Pigeon Within Circle, Flanked By Dots, With Authority On Top, Date Below

Obverse lettering: • 日本國 •昭和二十三年

Obverse translation: • State Of Japan •Year 23 Of Shōwa

Reverse: The National Diet Building Within Circle Dividing Value And Denomination, All Within Wreath

Reverse lettering: 五円

Reverse translation: 5 Yen

Edge: Reeded

ℹ Themes: Bird, Government Building

👑 Emperor: Shōwa

🚜 Free economy shipping method (no tracking number) - delivered with a horse and a carriage;
🛩 Standard shipping method (safe and trackable) - Recommend choosing this one;
🚀 DHL (Super fast, approx. 2 - 3 days).