25 Sen - Taishō

€27,211.00
IssuerJapan
Year1920
TypePattern
Value25 Sen (0.25 JPY)
CurrencyYen (1871-date)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn52
Obverse descriptionVertical value and denomination flanked by phoenix, paulownia crest flanked by karakusa sprigs, chrysanthemum on top Stamped sample marker
Obverse script
Obverse lettering25 二
本 十 見
  五
  錢
(Translation: 25 sen Sample 25)
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 ❀
25 SEN ❀ 年九正大
(Translation: ❀ Great Japan ❀ 10 sen ❀ Year 9 of Taishō)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage9 (1920)  - -
Catalog ID9806996300
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