Japan 1898 (M31) 5 yen

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Ponterio sale 168, lot 50222
photo courtesy Stack's-Bowers LLC

This specimen was part of lot 50222 in Ponterio sale 168 (Philadelphia, August 2012), where it sold for $940. The catalog description[2] noted, "JAPAN. 5 Yen, Year 31 (1898). PCGS AU-58 Secure Holder." This type was issued intermittently 1897-1912. It represents a 50% reduction in weight from the type of 1872-97 (KM Y11a).

Recorded mintage: 55,888.

Specification: 4.16 g, 0.900 fine gold, .120 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: Fr-52; Y-32.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • The Catalog of Japanese Coins and Banknotes, Tokyo: JNDA (Japanese Numismatic Dealers Assn.), 2014.
  • Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
  • [2]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 168: The Official ANA Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2012.

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