Coin Japan 20 Sen - Dragon - Meiji Year 28 - 1895 - Silver

This 20 sen coin, struck in silver, originates from Japan and dates from the 28th year of the Meiji era, corresponding to the year 1895 of the Gregorian calendar. It falls within the period of issue for circulating coins from the 6th to the 38th year of the Meiji era (1873-1905).

The coin is composed of silver with a fineness of 800?. It weighs 5.39 grams and has a diameter of 22.85 millimeters, with a thickness of 1.53 millimeters. Its shape is circular.

The obverse of the coin features a dragon depicted in a beaded circle. Legends are inscribed above this representation, while the face value is indicated below.

The reverse features a wreath of paulownia and chrysanthemum flowers, surrounding the coin's denomination. An imperial crest is positioned above this floral arrangement.

The monetary unit is the sen, with a face value of 20 sen, equivalent to 0.20 Japanese yen. The currency in circulation is the yen, used from 1871 to the present.

The issuer of this coin is Japan, under the reign of Emperor Meiji (1867-1912). The calendar used for dating is the Japanese calendar of the Meiji era.