Description: A remarkably well preserved example of a Japanese Yen with the rare "Gin" counterstamp. These are highly uncommon in mint-state. In addition, this coin has been mis-identified by NGC. It is an 1896 (Meiji 29) Yen, but NGC holdered it as an 1895 (Meiji 28). In 1897, the Japanese government switched to the gold standard and as a result recalled and demonetized all silver Yen. The "Gin" stamp was added to the recalled Yen by the Osaka Mint (if on the left) or the Tokyo Mint (if on the right), indicating that they were silver bullion and not legal tender within Japan. 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: 749 USD
Location: Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland
End Time: 2024-09-02T17:45:58.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Denomination: 1 Yen
Composition: Silver
Year: 1896
Certification Number: 6653642-082
Fineness: 0.9
Grade: MS 62
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Certification: NGC
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