Japan 20 Sen - Meiji, 39 – 44
Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Yen
(1871 – 9999)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
20 Sen
Year
39 – 44
Ruler
Meiji
(1867–1912)
Composition
Silver (.800)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
4.05
Diameter (mm)
20.3
Thickness (mm)
1.2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
20 Sen from Japan. Issued from 39 to 44. Struck in Silver (.800). Measures 20.3 mm and weighs 4.05 g.
- Obverse
- Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperor's Royal Seal) at the top. On either side of the value are branches of Paulownia Flower (left) and Chrysanthemum Flower (Right) (20 Sen)
- Reverse
- Radiant sun surrounded by a ring of sakuras and text (Great Japan · Year 43 of Meiji · 20 Sen ·)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 (1911) | 500K | — | — | — | — | — | 年四十四治明 | 3% | |
| 43 (1910) | 21.2M | € 3,40 | € 5,20 | € 7,90 | — | — | 年三十四治明 | 36% | |
| 42 (1909) | 8.8M | — | € 4,40 | € 9,30 | € 9,30 | € 9,30 | 年二十四治明 | 27% | |
| 41 (1908) | 15M | € 3,30 | € 4,50 | € 4,50 | — | — | 年一十四治明 | 25% | |
| 40 (1907) | 20M | € 5,40 | € 6,60 | € 13,00 | — | — | 年十四治明 | 35% | |
| 39 (1906) | 6.6M | — | € 12,00 | — | — | — | 年九十三治明 | 15% |
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