20 Sen - Taishō

€27,208.00
IssuerJapan
Year1918-1920
TypePattern
Value20 Sen (0.20 JPY)
CurrencyYen (1871-date)
CompositionSilver (.720)
Weight3 g
Dimensions16.7 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn46
Obverse descriptionVertical value and denomination with sample markings flanked by phoenix, paulownia crest flanked by karakusa sprigs, chrysanthemum on top
Obverse script
Obverse lettering本 二 見
32 十
 錢
(Translation: Sample 32 Twenty Sen)
Reverse descriptionFlying crow over sunburst in centre, surrounded by issuing authority, value and date sepparated by sakuras, all within design of sacred mirror.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering❀ 本日大 ❀
20 SEN ❀ 年九正大
(Translation: ❀ Great Japan ❀ 20 sen ❀ Year 9 of Taishō)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage7 (1918)  - 年七正大 -
9 (1920)  - 年九正大 -
Catalog ID6653983340
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