Auction: 6003 - Ancient, Islamic, English & Foreign Coins & Comm Medals
Lot: 1525
Japan, 20-Yen, Meiji 9 (AD 1876), 33.33g., dragon, value and date around, rev. radiate sun within wreath, banners at sides, broad rim (F.45; KM.13; JNDA 01-1; J&V.L2), brilliant, extremely fine / good extremely fine, very rare - 954 struck Estimate £ 15,000-20,000An extremely rare date. This later issue was struck on a slightly smaller flan with a broad rim.
Sold for
£55,000