Japan 20 sen Taishō - Japanese - Taishō era 1918
Attributes of Coins
| Melt Value | $4.43 2.16g Silver |
|---|---|
| Region | JPN |
| Denomination | 20 Sen |
| Krause number | N# 27208 |
| 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 32 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 ❀ 大正九年
Translation:
❀ Great Japan ❀ 20 sen ❀ Year 9 of Taishō
