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ANA Signature Sale 3041 Sess. 4 13 August 2015
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Meiji gold 20 Yen Year 3 (1870) UNC Details (Cleaning) PCGS, KM-Y13, JDNA-01-1. Notable as the first year in the Japanese 20 Yen gold series, this large specimen boasts spectacular design motifs as well as even, buttery-gold color. The definition across the devices is overwhelmingly sharp and while the presence of light hairlines within the fields is unfortunate, they detract little from the allure of this specimen. Even with the details designation this is still an extremely scarce, and popular, type. The 1870 is the only year from this short-lived series that asserts a mintage over 1,000 pieces, making it, for all intents and purposes, the only collectible date of this issue. An altogether attractive example of this coveted type, well-deserving of much attention from the collector community.
Estimate: 25000-30000 USD
Meiji gold 20 Yen Year 3 (1870) UNC Details (Cleaning) PCGS, KM-Y13, JDNA-01-1. Notable as the first year in the Japanese 20 Yen gold series, this large specimen boasts spectacular design motifs as well as even, buttery-gold color. The definition across the devices is overwhelmingly sharp and while the presence of light hairlines within the fields is unfortunate, they detract little from the allure of this specimen. Even with the details designation this is still an extremely scarce, and popular, type. The 1870 is the only year from this short-lived series that asserts a mintage over 1,000 pieces, making it, for all intents and purposes, the only collectible date of this issue. An altogether attractive example of this coveted type, well-deserving of much attention from the collector community.
Estimate: 25000-30000 USD