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20 Sen - Taishō
| Silver (.720) | 3 g | 16.7 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Taishō (1912-1926) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 7-9 (1918-1920) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Taishō era |
| Value | 20 Sen (0.20 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.720) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 16.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#27208 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Flying crow over sunburst in centre, surrounded by issuing authority, value and date sepparated by sakuras, all within design of sacred mirror.
Lettering:
❀ 本日大 ❀
20 SEN ❀ 年九正大
Translation:
❀ Great Japan ❀
20 sen ❀ Year 9 of Taishō
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Sen - Taishō 7-9 (1918-1920) from Japan is that it was designed by a Western artist, a British man named George William de Saulles. This is notable because it was a time when Japan was still a relatively isolated country, and the fact that they chose a foreign artist to design their currency speaks to the country's desire to modernize and engage with the global community.
