Japan 1917 (T6) 5 rin

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type, roughly equal to a half cent, was struck 1916-19 and is common in all grades. It was the last of its denomination.

Recorded mintage: 5,287,584.

Specification: 2.10 g, bronze.

Catalog reference: KM Y41.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• The Catalog of Japanese Coins and Banknotes, Tokyo: JNDA (Japanese Numismatic Dealers Assn.), 2014.

Link to:

• 1916 10 sen
• 1917 10 sen
• 1917 50 sen
• 1917 20 yen
• Coins and currency dated 1917
• return to coins of Japan