Japan, Meiji Era. National Coinage AR New Type Yen. Osaka mint, dated Meiji year 29 = 1896. Flying imperial dragon coiled around fireball, date above, value below / Denomination within wreath; royal chrysanthemum above. JNDA 01-10A; KM (Y) A25.3. 26.90g, 38mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine; edge knock visible on obv., edge repair and discolouration visible on rev.
From the Professor Shir Mohammad Collection.