Showa nickel Proof Pattern 5 Sen Year 8 (1933) PR64 NGC, Osaka mint, KM-Pn62 (cf. KM-Y53 for type), JNDA 01-40. Short, thick rays variety. Obv. Garnished central hole; sakura to left and right, legend with RY date above and below. Rev. Imperial eagle facing, head left, with wings spread; in background, short, thick sun rays; denomination and chrysanthemum above. One of only two certified by NGC, with none presently seen finer. Very scarce as a type.

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