Japan Type Set #7460
Taisho, 5 rin, bronze paulownia, 1916-1919
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
JAPAN |
| Item Description: |
5R T5(1916) |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 67 RD |
| Owner: |
Star City Homer |
Owner Comments:
JNDA 01-54. The 5 rin had a very short lifespan, being minted only four years (Taisho 5-Taisho 8. 1916-1919). One rin is 1/10 of a sen, so the 5 rin was the updated version of the previously discontinued 1/2 sen coin.
Diameter 18.78 mm, bronze alloy, weight 2.10 grams.