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20 Sen - Taishō
10 (1921) year| Silver (.720) | 3 g | 16.7 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Taishō (1912-1926) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 10 (1921) |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#27212 |
|---|---|
| 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 ❀ 年十正大
Translation:
❀ Great Japan ❀
20 sen ❀ Year 10 of Taishō
Comment
Various prototypes with different designs such as no year, without giza and Taisho year 15 trail silver coins existed.It was handed over to the Bank of Japan but never circulated due to rising silver prices.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Sen - Taishō 10 (1921) coin was designed by a Japanese artist named Taro Okamoto, who was known for his sculptures and coin designs. The coin features a unique blend of traditional Japanese design elements, such as the chrysanthemum crest of the Japanese emperor, and modernist influences, such as the clean lines and minimalist style. This combination of traditional and modern elements made the coin stand out and reflect the cultural shift that Japan was undergoing during the Taishō period (1912-1926).
