Japan 20 sen, 1870 - 1871

Information

NumberY# 3
CountryJapan
PeriodMutsuhito (Meiji) (1868 - 1912)
RulerMutsuhito
CurrencyJapanese yen
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination20 sen
Melt value5 XAGg x 0.800 = 6.87 USD
Year1870 - 1871
Edge typeReeded
ShapeRound
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionSilver 0.800
Weight (g)5
Diameter (mm)24
Thickness (mm)1.2

Obverse:

20 sen 1870 - 1871, Japan

Legendary creature 

Description
Dragon

Legend
本日大
錢十二

Reverse

20 sen 1870 - 1871, Japan

Coat of arms  Flowers  Plant  Sun  Wreath 

Description
Chrysanthemum
Paulownia

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Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
1871+---$ 26
18704.313.015--


Collection

年四治明(1871)$ 26  
年三治明(1870)$ *****