20 Yen - Meiji, Japan

20 Yen - Meiji, Japan, 1897-1912 obverse image20 Yen - Meiji, Japan, 1897-1912 reverse image
20 Yen - Meiji coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Japan flagJapan
  • Years of Minting:
    1897-1912
  • 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
20 Yen - Meiji Reference Price

Reference Price

$10.50-$444.00

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

20 Yen - Meiji Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


Radiant sun in flower cartouche surrounded by text, separated by little Paulownia Flower Seals.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperor's Royal Seal) Branches of Paulownia Flower (Heart shaped leaf) and Chrysanthemum Flower on either side of the value

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Reeded

20 Yen - Meiji Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


二 十 圓

Reverse:


年三十四治明 · 本日大 · 圓十二 ·

20 Yen - Meiji Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Gold (.900)

Size

20 Yen - Meiji sizes
  • Weight:16.67 g
  • Diameter:28.78 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded
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