JAPAN. 5 Yen, Year 4 (1871). Osaka Mint. Mutsuhito (Meiji). PCGS MS-65+ Gold Shield.
Fr-47; KM-Y-11; JNDA-01-03. With border. The single third finest certified of the date on the PCGS population report with only five finer (PCGS MS 66[4] and MS 66+[1]). A superlative example of the type exhibiting flashy semi-reflective luster with frosty devices, all complemented by lovely light mottled sunset hued patina adding to its originality and desirability certain to garner much interest from collectors of this series.
Estimate: $2000.00- $3000.00