20 Sen - Taishō

€27,212.00
IssuerJapan
Year1921
TypePattern
Value20 Sen (0.20 JPY)
CurrencyYen (1871-date)
CompositionSilver (.720)
Weight3 g
Dimensions16.7 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn54
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
35 十
 錢
(Translation: Sample 35 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 ❀ 年十正大
(Translation: ❀ Great Japan ❀ 20 sen ❀ Year 10 of Taishō)
Edge
Mint
Mintage10 (1921)  - -
Catalog ID9308623270
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