1889 Japan 5 Sen Coin – Meiji Year 22 – Choice Uncirculated (Choice Unc.)

Add a stunning piece of late 19th-century Japanese history to your numismatic collection with this pristine 1889 Japan 5 Sen coin. Struck during the Meiji Era (Year 22) under the rule of Emperor Mutsuhito, this particular piece is a highly sought-after first-year issue of its specific design type. 

Graded as Choice Uncirculated (Choice Unc.), this coin has escaped the wear and tear of commerce, preserving its striking design features with exceptional crispness. The obverse features the elegant denomination within a beaded circle, surrounded by bold traditional Japanese legends. The reverse features the beautiful, iconic Imperial Chrysanthemum Crest. 

Because these specific, elegantly simple coins were heavily counterfeited during their time, the Japanese government heavily withdrew them from circulation in the late 1890s. Finding a first-year 1889 issue in uncirculated condition is an exceptional rarity. It is perfect for collectors of world coins, Asian history enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a high-grade centerpiece for an Imperial Japan set.