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20 Yen - Meiji
| Gold (.900) | 33.33 g | 35.06 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 3-25 (1870-1892) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Meiji era |
| Value | 20 Yen (20 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 33.33 g |
| Diameter | 35.06 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#26999 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Sunburst crest superimposed on sacred mirror, flanked by military banners, chrysanthemum above with paulowian crest below
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The year 25 coin was struck for exhibition at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago held in 1893.
FOR it's rare, there're lots of counterfeits. Sometimes we can not recognize.
Some tips may be noticed:
Counterfeits often have wider 員 in 圓, and have sharper upper left corner in 圓:
Counterfeits often have simpler knot and simpler banner style in stick:
(photos from https://antylink.jp/shingan/17379/ )
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Meiji 3-25 20 Yen coin is that it was minted during a time of significant cultural and economic change in Japan. The Meiji period, which lasted from 1868 to 1912, saw the country rapidly modernize and open up to the world, with the government actively promoting Westernization and industrialization. The introduction of the 20 Yen coin, which was equivalent to the value of a silver dollar at the time, was part of this effort to modernize Japan's currency and economy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 (1870) | 46139 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9 (1876) | 954 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10 (1877) | 29 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 (1880) | 103 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Yen - Meiji 3-25 (1870-1892) coin.
