5 Fen, Manchukuo, 1934

5 Fen, Manchukuo, 1934

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Description (Brief)
One (1) 5 fen coin
Manchukuo, 1934
Obverse Image: Lotus flower surrounded by Kanji text.
Obverse Text: Romanization: DA / MANZHOU / GUO / DATONG (OR TATUNG) SAN / NIAN (Translation: Greater Manchukuo, Datong (Tatung) year 3).
Reverse Image: Pearl above denomination between facing dragons.
Reverse Text: Romanization: GO / FEN (Translation: Five Fen).
General Information: Chinese currency during Japanese control.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coin
date made
1934
place made
China: Manchukuo
Physical Description
copper-nickel (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1.3 mm x 20 mm; 1/16 in x 25/32 in
ID Number
2017.0116.424
catalog number
2017.0116.424
accession number
2017.0116
Credit Line
Howard F. Bowker Family
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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