CNG 87, Lot: 1860. Estimate $2000. Sold for $4750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JAPAN, Empire. Meiji Era. 1867-1912. AV 10 Yen (29mm, 16.68 g, 1h). Osaka mint. Dated RY 4 (AD 1871). 年四治明 • 本日大 • 圓十, flying imperial dragon coiled rightward around fireball / Yata no Kagami within wreath; royal chrysanthemum above, paulownia below; behind, two banners crossed in saltire. JNDA 01-2; J&C M1; KM (Y) 12. Choice EF, lustrous.