A Collection of Japanese Coins

8 June 1993

Lot No 493

Japan, Mameita Gin, Genbun Period, single era designator one side, multiple era designators on the other (J. & V.-); Manen (1860-1867), Koban (J. & V. B 109). First very fine, secondpierced at top (2)

8 June 1993

Lot No 494

Japan, Bunsei (1819-1828), Koban (JNDA. 13; J. & V. 106). Almost very fine, but quite heavily buckled and a little discoloured

8 June 1993

Lot No 495

Japan, Tempo (1837-1858), Koban (JNDA. 14; J. & V. B107). Very fine

8 June 1993

Lot No 496

Japan, Tempo (1837-58), Cho Gin (JNDA. 52; J. & V. Gb). Very fine

8 June 1993

Lot No 497

Japan, Manen (1860), Koban (JNDA. 16; J. & V. B 109). Very fine, slightly buckled

8 June 1993

Lot No 498

Japan, Mutsuhito (1867-1912), 10 Yen, Meiji 30 (1897), radiant sun, reverse mark of value within wreath (JNDA. 7; J. & V. MS). Extremely fine

8 June 1993

Lot No 499

Japan, Silver Yen, Meiji 3 (1870), type I, dragon, reverse radiant sun (JNDA. 9; J. & V. Q2). Good very fine, nicely toned

8 June 1993

Lot No 500

Japan, Silver Yen, Meiji 15 (1882), dragon, reverse mark of value within wreath (JNDA.; J. & V. Q1 1). Good very fine, but has been cleaned and showing hairlines, punch mark below wreath

8 June 1993

Lot No 501

Japan, Silver Yen, Meiji 18 (1885), (JNDA. 10; J. & V. Q14). Extremely fine, nicely toned

8 June 1993

Lot No 502

Japan, Silver Yen, Meiji 18 (1885), (JNDA. 10; J. & V. Q14). Extremely fine, lightly cleaned and showing some hairlines

8 June 1993

Lot No 503

Japan, Mutsuhito, Silver Yen, Meiji 20(1887), similar, reduced size (JNDA. 10A;J. & V. Q16). About extremely fine, a little scuffed, lightly cleaned

8 June 1993

Lot No 504

Japan, Mutsuhito, Silver Yen, Meiji 25 (1892), similar, late variety, flame overlaps third spine of dragon (JNDA. 10A; J. & V. Q2 1). Practically mint state, very slight scuffing, with attractive light tone

8 June 1993

Lot No 505

Japan, Mutsuhito, Silver Yen, Meiji 28 (1895), similar (JNDA. 10A; J. & V. Q24). Mint state, a few light abrasions, attractive light tone

8 June 1993

Lot No 506

Japan, Mutsuhito, Silver Yen, Meiji 34(1901), similar (JNDA. 10A; J. & v. Q27). Extremely fine, has been cleaned and showing some hairlines

8 June 1993

Lot No 507

Japan, Mutsuhito, Silver Yen, Meiji 36 (1903), similar (JNDA. 10A; J. & V. Q29). Extremely fine, has been cleaned and showing some faint hairlines on reverse

8 June 1993

Lot No 508

Japan, Mutsuhito, Silver Yen, Meiji 29 (1896), similar, with 'Gin' counterstamp, left (Osaka) (JNDA. lOB). Mint state, slight scuffing to reverse

8 June 1993

Lot No 509

Japan, Mutsuhito, Silver Yen, Meiji 29 (1896), similar, with 'Gin' counterstamp, left (Osaka) (JNDA. lOB). Good very fine, some hairlines

8 June 1993

Lot No 510

Japan, Mutsuhito, 50-Sen, Meiji 31(1898), dragon, reverse mark of value within wreath (JNDA. 14; J. & V. Sb). Good very fine

8 June 1993

Lot No 511

Japan, Mutsuhito, 50-Sen, Meiji 33 (1900), similar (JNDA. 14; J. & V. S12). Mint state, lightly and attractively toned, scarce thus

8 June 1993

Lot No 512

Japan, Mutsuhito, 50-Sen, Meiji 35(1902), similar (JNDA. 10; J. & V. 14). Extremely fine and toned, the date scarce

8 June 1993

Lot No 513

Japan, Mutsuhito, 20-Sen, Meiji 28 (1895), dragon, reverse mark of value (JNDA. 20; J. & V. TiS). Mint state

8 June 1993

Lot No 514

Japan, Mutsuhito, 20 Sen, Meiji 25, 27, 28 (1892, 1894, 1895), similar (JNDA. 20). Last very fine, other two extremely fine (3)

8 June 1993

Lot No 515

Japan, Mutsuhito, l0-Sen, Meiji 28 (1895), dragon, reverse mark of value (JNDA. 23; J. & V. U14). Practically mint state

8 June 1993

Lot No 516

Japan, Mutsuhito, l0-Sen, Meiji 34 (1901), similar (JNDA 23; J. & V. U20). Good very fine, scarce

8 June 1993

Lot No 517

Japan, Mutsuhito, 5-Sen, Meiji 4(1871), mark of value within wreath, reverse sunburst, late variety, with 53 rays and 65 beads (JNDA. 32; J. & V. V3). Practically mint state, attractively toned

8 June 1993

Lot No 518

Japan, Mutsuhito, 5-Sen, Meiji 9(1876), dragon, reverse mark of value (JNDA. 33; J. & V. V7). Very fine

8 June 1993

Lot No 519

Japan, Ansei, Ichibu Gin (JDNA. 40); Isshu Gin (2), Kaei and Meiji (JDNA. 42, 43). Very fine or better(3)

8 June 1993

Lot No 520

Japan, Ansei, Ichibu Gin (JDNA. 40); Meiji Isshu Gin (2) (JDNA. 43); Tempo Tsuho, and Mamieta Gin, Tempo. Last fine, first others very fine or better, but first with some corrosion (5)

8 June 1993

Lot No 521

Japan, Ansei, Ichibu Gin (JDNA. 40); Meiji Isshu Gin (2) (JDNA. 43). Very fine or better (3)

8 June 1993

Lot No 522

Japan, Meiji, Ichibu Gin (JDNA. 41). Extremely fine

8 June 1993

Lot No 523

Japan, Akita, 6-Momme 2 Fun (JNDA. 55). Very fine, with (removable) pap er label adhering to reverse

8 June 1993

Lot No 524

Japan, Hosokura, 100 Mon, lead (JNDA. [Local Coins] 17). Very fine