© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1⁄20 Yen - Meiji Copper-nickel Pattern
3 (1870) year| Copper-nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 3 (1870) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Meiji era |
| Value | 1⁄20 Yen (1⁄20 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#402986 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sunburst surrounded by five 5-7 paulownia seals and seven chrysanthemum seals, alternating each other.
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1⁄20 Yen - Meiji (Copper-nickel Pattern) 3 (1870) from Japan made of Copper-nickel is a rare and highly sought-after coin among collectors. It is interesting to note that this coin was never officially circulated or released by the Japanese government, but rather was minted as a pattern coin for testing and experimental purposes. As a result, only a small number of these coins were produced, making them highly valuable and sought after by collectors.
