Anyone know Chinese?

[JUNKYARD DOG]

Found this a couple of weeks ago at a old college site 1880's now a small town public school. I think its Chinese, but in my research so far I have only seen coins with square holes. If anyone has a internet site they know that has chineese coins on it that would be great also. Thanks for the help in advance. JYD

 

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[JUNKYARD DOG]

Forgot to mention that it is the same size as our nickel and brass, copper or bronze. Thanks. JYD

 

[PBK]

It's a Japanese 5 yen coin.

More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5_yen_coin

 

[JUNKYARD DOG]

Thanks PBK. That was quick. I should of just posted it back when I found it. What kind of date on it. Thanks again.

 

[PBK]

What kind of date on it. Thanks again.

No clue!

I know this type started around 1959, and I believe the same basic design is still in use.

 

[JUNKYARD DOG]

Thanks much PBK. JYD

 

[DCMatt]

What kind of date on it. Thanks again.

No clue!

I know this type started around 1959, and I believe the same basic design is still in use.

Pretty sure it says Year Heisei 5 (5th year of the Heisei Dynasty). That's 1993 to us in the western world.

DCMatt

 

[Gypsy Heart]

I think its translates to '"worthless japanese coinage scattered in American Digging Sites to drive us crazy" :P

 

[JUNKYARD DOG]

I think your right Gypsy Heart, and thanks for the breakdown there DCMatt.. Good digging for all.... JYD