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25 Sen - Taishō
9 (1920) year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Taishō (1912-1926) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 9 (1920) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Taishō era |
| Value | 25 Sen (0.25 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#27211 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 ❀
25 SEN ❀ 年九正大
Translation:
❀ Great Japan ❀
10 sen ❀ Year 9 of Taishō
Edge
Plain
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 25 Sen coin was designed by a Japanese artist named Taro Okamoto, who was known for his modernist style and minimalist approach to coin design. This 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 geometric shapes. The result is a coin that is both aesthetically pleasing and historically significant, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
