Japan 20 sen Taishō

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Attributes of Coins

Melt Value$5.60 2.16g Silver
RegionJPN
Denomination20 Sen
Krause numberN# 27208
MetalSilver (.720)
diameter16.7 mm
weight3 g
Obverse:
coin obverse image
Vertical value and denomination with sample markings flanked by phoenix, paulownia crest flanked by karakusa sprigs, chrysanthemum on top
Translation:
Sample 32 Twenty Sen
Reverse:
coin reverse image
Flying crow over sunburst in centre, surrounded by issuing authority, value and date sepparated by sakuras, all within design of sacred mirror.
Lettering:
❀ 大日本 ❀ 20 SEN ❀ 大正九年
Translation:
❀ Great Japan ❀ 20 sen ❀ Year 9 of Taishō

List of Coin Varieties

NameYearMarkMintMintageCraftsmanshipValue(USD)
1921

BUValue(USD)
1918

BUValue(USD)
1920

BUValue(USD)

Recognition Records

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Costa Rica 10 colones 1983, samsung-SM-G990U2, reverse
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Canada 10 cents 2003, TCL-T507A, obverse
Canada 10 cents 2003, TCL-T507A, reverse
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India 10 paise 1965, motorola-motog5G-2024, obverse
India 10 paise 1965, motorola-motog5G-2024, reverse
User from US
Time: 2025-03-31 09:47:26
Mexico 20 pesos 1985, Redmi-M2101K7BG, obverse
Mexico 20 pesos 1985, Redmi-M2101K7BG, reverse
User from US
Time: 2025-03-31 09:45:29
Belgium 10 euro cent 1999, samsung-SM-G990W2, obverse
Belgium 10 euro cent 1999, samsung-SM-G990W2, reverse
User from CA
Time: 2025-03-31 09:45:02