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20 Sen - Taishō Pattern
11 (1922) year| Silver | 1.99 g | 16.94 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Taishō (1912-1926) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 11 (1922) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Taishō era |
| Value | 20 Sen (0.20 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.99 g |
| Diameter | 16.94 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#285851 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Sunburst in centre flanked by two Sakura cherry blossoms, authority on top, date on bottom, all within sacred mirror
Lettering:
❀ 本 日 大 ❀
年一十正大
Translation:
❀ Great Japan ❀
Year 11 of Taishō
Interesting fact
Did you know that the Pattern 20 Sen coin was designed by a Japanese artist named Taro Okamoto, who was also a renowned sculptor? The coin features a unique blend of traditional Japanese design elements and modernist influences, reflecting Okamoto's innovative style. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized chrysanthemum, which is a symbol of longevity and honor in Japanese culture, while the reverse side features a geometric pattern of interlocking circles. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the fusion of tradition and modernity in Japan during the Taishō period (1912-1926).
