Japan 20 sen Taishō - Japanese - Taishō era 1921


Attributes of Coins
Region | JPN |
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Denomination | 20 Sen |
Krause number | N# 27212 |
Metal | Silver (.720) |
diameter | 16.7 mm |
weight | 3 g |
Obverse:

Vertical value and denomination with sample markings flanked by phoenix, paulownia crest flanked by karakusa sprigs, chrysanthemum on top
Translation:
Sample 35 Twenty Sen
Reverse:

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 ❀ 大正十年
Translation:
❀ Great Japan ❀ 20 sen ❀ Year 10 of Taishō