JAPAN. Yen, Year 3 (1870). Mutsuhito (Meiji). PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, AU Details Gold Shield.
KM-Y-5.2; JNDA-01-9. Type 2 variety (incorrect on PCGS insert). Lightly circulated quality with muted luster due to past cleaning. As a variety, far SCARCER than the type 1 issue which displays shorter strokes in the Yen character. Faint die clash on the obverse side, visible in the recessed areas within the dragon.
Estimate: $200.00- $300.00