{"product_id":"year-25-of-meiji-era-1892-5-sen-great-condition-japanese-coin-emperor-meiji-great-coin-copy","title":"1889 Japan 5 Sen Coin – Meiji Year 22 – Choice Uncirculated (Choice Unc.)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdd a stunning piece of late 19th-century Japanese history to your numismatic collection with this pristine \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e1889 Japan 5 Sen coin\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Struck during the \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eMeiji Era (Year 22)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e under the rule of Emperor Mutsuhito\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this particular piece is a highly sought-after first-year issue\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of its specific design type\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGraded as \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eChoice Uncirculated (Choice Unc.)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The reverse features the beautiful, iconic Imperial Chrysanthemum Crest\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBecause these specific, elegantly simple coins were heavily counterfeited during their time, the Japanese government heavily withdrew them from circulation in the late 1890s\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Finding a first-year 1889 issue in uncirculated condition is an exceptional rarity\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. It is perfect for collectors of world coins, Asian history enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a high-grade centerpiece for an Imperial Japan set.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Treasure Hunter Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53435513798953,"sku":"JPN-5Sen-1889","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1540\/3049\/files\/jason812-25.png?v=1787064954","url":"https:\/\/treasurehunterco.com\/vi\/products\/year-25-of-meiji-era-1892-5-sen-great-condition-japanese-coin-emperor-meiji-great-coin-copy","provider":"Treasure Hunter Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}