Japan 20 sen Meiji - Japanese - Meiji era 1909


Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
Region | JPN |
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Denomination | 20 Sen |
Krause number | N# 4433 |
Mintage | 8 |
Metal | Silver (.800) |
thickness | 1.2 mm |
diameter | 20.3 mm |
weight | 4.05 g |
Obverse:

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:

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 ·