5 Yen Empire of Japan (1868-1947) Gold Meiji the Great (1852 - 1912)

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Denomination:

5 Yen

Metal:

Gold

State:

Empire of Japan (1868-1947)

Issue year(s):

1870

Person:

Meiji the Great (1852 - 1912)

Catalog reference:

Fr-47 (6) KM-Y11A (6) Fr-45 (1) KM-Y11 (1) KM-Y13 (1)

Japan. 5 Yen, 1870. Fr-47; Y-11. Mutsuhito. Meiji 3.

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(1200 X 583pixels, file size: ~260K)
Posted by: anonymous 2015-08-21
WORLD COINS, JAPAN Mutsuhito (1867-1912). Gold 5-Yen, Meiji 6 (1873), 8.32g (JNDA 01-3A; KM Y11a). Extremely fine. $ 950

(1445 X 720pixels, file size: ~236K)
Posted by: anonymous 2015-05-01
1892,JAPAN. 5 Yen, Year 25 (1892). PCGS MS-66 Secure Holder.Fr-47; Y-11a; JNDA-01-3a. RARE date. Brilliant and attractive. A superb gem.PCGS#: 118082Pedigree: From the Joseph Vas Collection.

(1445 X 734pixels, file size: ~213K)
Posted by: anonymous 2015-04-30
1872,JAPAN. 5 Yen, Year 5 (1872). NGC MS-65.Fr-47; Y-11a; JNDA-01-3a. Sharply struck. Frosty mint luster. Very attractive.

(800 X 399pixels, file size: ~155K)
Posted by: anonymous 2015-09-03
x Japan, Mutsuhito (1867-1912), 20-Yen, Meiji year 3, dragon, rev. wreath and banners around sun, chrysanthemum above, pawlonia leaf below (F.45; JV.L1; KM Y13), probably from jewelry, very fine, rare

(1205 X 600pixels, file size: ~185K)
Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-02
Japan. 5 Yen, 1873. Fr-47; KM-Y11a. Meiji-6. Mutsuhito, 1867-1912. Dragon. Reverse: Wreath over crossed banners. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600. Categories: World Gold Coins

(1205 X 600pixels, file size: ~192K)
Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-02
Japan. 5 Yen (1872). Fr-47; KM-Y11a. Meiji-5. Mutsuhito, 1867-1912. Dragon. Reverse: Wreath over crossed banners. Very choice example. NGC graded MS-66. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800. Categories: World Gold

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History of Yen monetary unit The history of the Japanese Yen, as a monetary unit, is rich and spans several centuries. Here's an overview:Origins: The concept of the Yen as a unit of currency dates back to the 19th century during the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912). Before this period, Japan used a variety of currencies, including the Mon, the Koban, and the Ryō, which were ...

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