Japan 1899 (M32) sen

Ponterio sale 169, lot 22252

from the Mountain Groan Collection

The first specimen was lot 22252 in Ponterio sale 169 (Baltimore, November 2012), where it sold for $223. The catalog description^[1] noted, "JAPAN. 1 Sen, Year 32 (1899). PCGS MS-64 RD Secure Holder. Flashy red luster." This type was struck 1898-1909 and is common in circulated condition. This weight standard was used until 1915.

Recorded mintage: 9,764,028.

Specification: 7.13 g, bronze, 27.9 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM Y-20.

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]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 169: The November 2012 Baltimore Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers, LLC, 2012.

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