5 Yen Brass Coin 1970 Showa 45 Gothic style Japan
Management Number: co-02
Overall condition is good, but there are some minor scuffs, scratches, and dirt due to age.Please check the condition in the images.
Therefore, those who seek new-like quality or are extremely concerned about deterioration should refrain from purchasing.---■ Design
・ObverseEar of rice, gear, water
Lettering: 五円 (Five Yen)
The ear of rice, water surface (multiple horizontal lines at the base of the ear of rice), and gear (around the hole) on the obverse represent agriculture, fishery, and industry, respectively.
There are 27 grains of rice, 16 teeth on the gear, and 12 horizontal lines representing water.
・ReverseSeedling
Lettering:日本国 (Nippon-koku / State of Japan)昭和四十五年 (Showa 45 / Year 45 of Showa)
Translation:The seedling on the reverse represents forestry and Japan growing towards democracy.
Edge: Plain (no reeding)
■ Coin SizeDiameter: Approx. 21.9mmThickness: Approx. 1.4mmWeight: Approx. 3.72gMaterial: BrassComposition: Copper 60% - 70% / Zinc 40% - 30%Hole Diameter: 5mm (perforated)Type: Standard circulating coinIssuer: Japan
■ Authentication: Unauthenticated. Confirmed not to react to a magnet.---■ Details
DesignThe design of the 5 yen coin, manufactured and issued since 1959 (Showa 34), uses motifs related to industry.
The ear of rice, water surface (multiple horizontal lines at the base of the ear of rice), and gear (around the hole) on the obverse represent agriculture, fishery, and industry, respectively.
The seedling on the reverse represents forestry and Japan growing towards democracy.
There are 27 grains of rice, 16 teeth on the gear, and 12 horizontal lines representing water.
The obverse is inscribed with "五円" (Five Yen) and the reverse with "日本国" (State of Japan) and the year of minting, all in Gothic script.
・Reason for the hole
The 5 yen coin issued in 1948 (Showa 23) was made of brass, like the 1 yen coin issued in the same year (1 yen brass coin). The diameter was also only 2mm different (1 yen coin diameter 20mm, 5 yen coin diameter 22mm), and both had reeding, which led to confusion.
This was especially to make it easier for visually impaired people to distinguish them.---Management Number: co-02
| Product # | 260212 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 300 g |
| Product package size | 1 x 1 x 1 cm |
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