Japan 20 yen Meiji

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Attributes of Coins

Melt Value$4,299.47 29.997g Gold
RegionJPN
Denomination20 Yen
Krause numberN# 26999
MetalGold (.900)
diameter35.06 mm
weight33.33 g
Obverse:
coin obverse image
Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below
Lettering:
明治十年· 大日本 · 圓 十 二 ·
Translation:
Great Japan · Year 3 of Meiji · 20 yen ·
Reverse:
coin reverse image
Sunburst crest superimposed on sacred mirror, flanked by military banners, chrysanthemum above with paulowian crest below

List of Coin Varieties

NameYearMarkMintMintageCraftsmanshipValue(USD)
1870

46

UncValue(USD)
1870

ProofValue(USD)
1876

954

UncValue(USD)
1877

29

UncValue(USD)
1880

103

UncValue(USD)
1892

UncValue(USD)

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