Description: A gorgeous choice+ example of the Japanese Yen from it's initial mintage period, exhibiting a rich golden patina on the obverse and a frosty bright-white reverse. This coin carries the Type 2 "Yen" symbol on the obverse, which has a longer left "leg" than the Type 1 varieties. As a whole, Type 2 are much rarer than their Type 1 counterparts: just over 10% of 1870 Yen graded by PCGS are of the Type 2 variety. While the coin is dated Meiji 3 and indicated as 1870 by PCGS and NGC, these early Yen were actually minted between Meiji 3 and Meiji 5 and did not enter circulation until 1871. Rising Sun Rarities - Japanese Rare Coin Specialists Rising Sun Rarities is your source for superb Japanese and U.S. coins. With the largest inventory of Japanese coins of any U.S. dealer, many of our offerings are seldom seen outside of Japan.If there is a specific Japanese coin you are interested in, please contact us as we have a vast network of Japanese dealers and auction houses that we can source from.
Price: 2549 USD
Location: Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland
End Time: 2024-11-14T01:07:26.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Denomination: 1 Yen
Composition: Silver
Year: 1870
Certification Number: 44994610
Fineness: 0.9
Grade: MS 64
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Certification: PCGS
