Watch List notes:

Japan, Mutsuhito (Meiji), 1867-1912. Yen, Meiji Year 3 (1870), Type I, Osaka mint (Y-A5.1).

Marvellous specimen with silver-grey patina, scattered original lustre, especially on the reverse. Very sharp details for this first crown size issue of Imperial Japan.

Graded MS64 NGC.