20 Yen - Meiji, Japan

Main information

Country:
Japan
Years of Minting:
1870-1892
Period:
n/a
Coin Type:
Standard circulation coin
Edge:
Reeded
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
Japan Mint (独立行政法人造幣局 / Dokuritsu Gyōsei Hōjin Zōheikyoku), Japan

$8.18-$1169.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Reverse

Description:

Sunburst crest superimposed on sacred mirror, flanked by military banners, chrysanthemum above with paulowian crest below

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

Obverse:

年三治明 · 本日大 · 圓十二 ·

Reverse:

Composition

Gold (.900)

Size

Weight:33.33 g
Diameter:35.06 mm
Thickness:n/a
Edge:Reeded

1 Yen - Meiji big type, 1871

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1 Yen - Meiji small type, 1874-1892

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Value: $ 9.99-1169.00

5 Yen - Meiji large type, 1870-1871

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Value: $ 8.18-3999.00

10 Yen - Meiji, 1871-1892

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Value: $ 9.09-399.99

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20 Yen - Meiji, Japan

Main information

Reference Price

$8.18-$1169.00

Coin Design

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Obverse

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