Japan 20 sen Meiji - Japanese - Meiji era 1909

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Rarity

Extremely Rare

Attributes of Coins

RegionJPN
Denomination20 Sen
Krause numberN# 4433
Mintage8
MetalSilver (.800)
thickness1.2 mm
diameter20.3 mm
weight4.05 g
Obverse:
coin obverse image
Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperors Royal Seal) at the top. On either side of the value are branches of Paulownia Flower (left) and Chrysanthemum Flower (Right)
Lettering:
二 十 錢
Translation:
20 Sen
Reverse:
coin reverse image
Radiant sun surrounded by a ring of sakuras and text
Lettering:
明治四十三年 · 大日本 · 20 SEN ·
Translation:
Great Japan · Year 43 of Meiji · 20 Sen ·