Japan Type Set #7460
Showa, 5 sen, dove, 1945-1946
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
JAPAN |
| Item Description: |
5S S20(1945) TIN-ZINC |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS MS 63 |
| Owner: |
Star City Homer |
Owner Comments:
JNDA 01-44. The final 5 sen issue. The coin does feature a dove (not the mis-identified kite or hawk on an earlier coin), suggesting peace. The coin was minted for two years.
Of note, above the arabic style 5 (unusual on the obverse), the issuing authority inscription no longer reads 'Dai Nippon' or 'Great Japan' of the previous coinage. This coin reads 'Nippon Seifu' or 'Government of Japan', which was used in a limited fashion after the war and before the new constitution and government were formed.
Diameter 17 mm, tin, weight 2.00 grams.