Japan 1875 (M8) 1 rin

Heritage sale 3010, lot 21454

This specimen was lot 21454 in Heritage sale 3010 (Boston, August 2010), where it sold for $460. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Meiji 8 (1875) Rin, MS63 RB PCGS, scarce variety with the two portions of the character Mei not connected." This type was struck 1873-84 in large numbers and is common in circulated condition. None were struck after 1892. Ten rin = one sen and 1000 rin = one yen.

Recorded mintage: 3,718,840 (a slightly better date).

Specification: 0.91 g, copper, 15.75 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM Y15.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• The Catalog of Japanese Coins and Banknotes, Tokyo: JNDA (Japanese Numismatic Dealers Assn.), 2014.
• ^[1]Tucker, Warren, Scott Cordry and John Kraljevich, Heritage Sale 3010: World Coins, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2010.

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