Coin Japan 20 Sen - Dragon - Meiji Year 32 - 1899 - Silver

This 20 sen coin, struck in 900? silver, was issued by Japan in 1899, corresponding to the 32nd year of the Meiji era. It is one of the common coins produced between the years 1873 and 1905, i.e. from the 6th to the 38th year of the Meiji era.

The coin weighs 5.39 grams and has a diameter of 22.85 millimeters, with a thickness of 1.53 millimeters. Its shape is round.

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

The reverse of the coin features a crown composed of paulownia flowers and chrysanthemums, surrounding the denomination. An imperial crest is positioned above this floral arrangement. The currency associated with this coin is the Yen, in circulation since 1871. The issuer of this coin is Japan, under the reign of Emperor Meiji (1867-1912). The face value of this coin is 20 sen, equivalent to 0.20 Yen. The calendar used for dating is the Japanese calendar of the Meiji era. The mintage of this coin reached 15,000,000 copies.