Japan 1889 (M22) 5 sen

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from the Mountain Groan Collection
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This specimen was struck for Japan by the Tokyo mint, which issued this type 1889-97. This five sen superseded a previous silver issue struck 1873-77, 1880, 1892. Except for year 28, most dates are common and are virtually worthless in the condition shown.

Recorded mintage: 28,841,944.

Specification: 4.7 g, copper-nickel, 20.6 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM Y19.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • The Catalog of Japanese Coins and Banknotes, Tokyo: JNDA (Japanese Numismatic Dealers Assn.), 2014.

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