CNG 100, Lot: 864. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JAPAN, National coinage. Meiji Era. 1867-1912. AV 5 Yen (22mm, 8.35 g, 3h). Old type. Reduced standard. Osaka mint. Dated Meiji year 6 (1873). Flying imperial dragon coiled right around fireball / Radiant sun within wreath; crossed banners in background, chrysanthemum flower above, paulownia flower below. JNDA 01-3A; KM (Y) 11a. EF, lustrous.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex Kensington Collection (Bowers & Ruddy, 13 December 1975), lot 2811.