Japan 20 yen Meiji - Japanese - Meiji era 1876


Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Melt Value | $4,085.27 29.997g Gold |
|---|---|
| Region | JPN |
| Denomination | 20 Yen |
| Krause number | N# 26999 |
| Mintage | 954 |
| Metal | Gold (.900) |
| diameter | 35.06 mm |
| weight | 33.33 g |
Obverse:

Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below
Lettering:
明治九年· 大日本 · 圓 十 二 ·
Translation:
Great Japan · Year 3 of Meiji · 20 yen ·
Reverse:

Sunburst crest superimposed on sacred mirror, flanked by military banners, chrysanthemum above with paulowian crest below













