Obverse: Sunburst within circle, 3 legends separated by dots around border
Reverse: Value within rice wreath
Issuer: Japan
Emperor Meiji (1867-1912)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1897 (Yr.30)
Calendar: Japanese – Meiji era
Denomination: 5 Sen (0.05 JPY)
Currency: Yen (1871-date)
Composition: Copper-nickel
Weight: 4.67 g
Diameter: 20.6 mm
Shape: Round
Reference: Y# 21
