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Japan Greater Japan Imperial National Bank 1 Yen ND (1877) Pick 20s Specimen PMG Very Fine 30. A rare Specimen of the initial denomination from 1877 series. The front is emphasized by the large red ornamental seal of the Ministry of Finance and distinctive vignette of sailors. An impressive image of Ebisu (god of commerce and shipping) is well centered on the back of this seldom-seen type. Specimen from Japan are hard to obtain and with only two examples are registered in the PMG Population Report, this is a rare opportunity to obtain such a delightful piece. Peculiarly, when compared with the other PMG graded example, this Specimen has an extended counterfoil. POCs are mentioned for accuracy. https://currency.ha.com/itm/world-currency/japan-greater-japan-imperial-national-bank-1-yen-nd-1877-pick-20s-specimen-pmg-very-fine-30/a/4040-23397.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchivesCurrency-WorldPaperMoney-4040-12062022 HID08706262019 © 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 3200-4800 USD
Japan Greater Japan Imperial National Bank 1 Yen ND (1877) Pick 20s Specimen PMG Very Fine 30. A rare Specimen of the initial denomination from 1877 series. The front is emphasized by the large red ornamental seal of the Ministry of Finance and distinctive vignette of sailors. An impressive image of Ebisu (god of commerce and shipping) is well centered on the back of this seldom-seen type. Specimen from Japan are hard to obtain and with only two examples are registered in the PMG Population Report, this is a rare opportunity to obtain such a delightful piece. Peculiarly, when compared with the other PMG graded example, this Specimen has an extended counterfoil. POCs are mentioned for accuracy. https://currency.ha.com/itm/world-currency/japan-greater-japan-imperial-national-bank-1-yen-nd-1877-pick-20s-specimen-pmg-very-fine-30/a/4040-23397.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchivesCurrency-WorldPaperMoney-4040-12062022 HID08706262019 © 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 3200-4800 USD