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© PCGS
20 Sen - Meiji
| Silver (.800) | 5.39 g | 22.85 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 6-38 (1873-1905) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Meiji era |
| Value | 20 Sen (0.20 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 5.39 g |
| Diameter | 22.85 mm |
| Thickness | 1.53 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#10945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperor's Royal Seal)
Branches of Paulownia Flower (Heart shaped leaf) and Chrysanthemum Flower on either side of the value
Lettering:
二
十
錢
Translation:
20
Sen
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Sen coin from Japan's Meiji period is that it was designed by a British artist named George William de Saulles, who was a prominent figure in the Japanese art world at the time. De Saulles was responsible for creating many of the designs for Japanese coins during this period, and his work can be seen on a number of different coin denominations.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (1873) | 5214284 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7 (1874) | 3024242 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 (1875) | 612736 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9 (1876) | 9200892 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10 (1877) | 5199731 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 (1880) | 96 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 18 (1885) | 4205723 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 20 (1887) | 4794755 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 21 (1888) | 703920 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 24 (1891) | 2500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 25 (1892) | 3054307 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 26 (1893) | 3445000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 27 (1894) | 4500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 28 (1895) | 7000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 29 (1896) | 2599340 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 30 (1897) | 7516448 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 31 (1898) | 17984212 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 32 (1899) | 15000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 33 (1900) | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 34 (1901) | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 37 (1904) | 5250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 38 (1905) | 8444930 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Sen - Meiji 6-38 (1873-1905) coin.
