CNG 100, Lot: 863. Estimate $300. Sold for $450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JAPAN, National coinage. Meiji Era. 1867-1912. AV Yen (14mm, 1.66 g, 12h). Old type. Osaka mint. Dated Meiji year 4 (1871). Radiant sun within wreath; crossed banners in background, chrysanthemum flower above, paulownia flower below / Denomination; below, high pellet. JNDA 01-5; KM (Y) 9. UNC.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams, purchased from M. Louis Teller, September 1981.