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20 Yen, Japan, 1917

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 20 yen coin
Japan, 1917
Obverse Image: Sunburst superimposed on sacred mirror, legends around border, denomination separated by paulownia crests
Obverse Text: Romanization: N/A (Translation: Year 38 of Meiji Great Japan 20 Yen)
Reverse Image: Denomination within wreath, chrysanthemum above
Reverse Text: Romanization: JU / NI / YEN (Translation: Twenty Yen)
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1917
Credit Line
Paul A. Straub
Physical Description
gold (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1.5 mm x 28.8 mm; 1/16 in x 1 1/8 in
Object Name
coin
20 Yen, Japan, 1917
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