Japan 20 Yen - Meiji, 3 – 25

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Japan Japan
Currency Yen (1871 – 9999)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 20 Yen
Year 3 – 25
Ruler Meiji (1867–1912)
Composition Gold (.900)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 33.33
Diameter (mm) 35.06
Demonetized Yes

Description

20 Yen from Japan. Issued from 3 to 25. Struck in Gold (.900). Measures 35.06 mm and weighs 33.33 g.

Obverse
Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below (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
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
25 (1892)  — 年五十二治明; see comment section
13 (1880)  103 年三十治明
10 (1877)  29 年十治明
9 (1876)  954 年九治明
3 (1870)  46.1K 年三治明
3 (1870)  — 年三治明; Proof; made as a gift

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