CNG 109, Lot: 842. Estimate $500. Sold for $2300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JAPAN, National coinage. Manen Era–Meiji Era. 1859-1912. AV Koban (20x35mm, 3.35 g, 12h). Edo (Tokyo) mint. Struck 1860-1867. Ichi Ryo in Hanji within rectangular panel over Mitsutsugu in Hanji within rectangular panel; paulownia flowers above and below / Three official stamps. Hartill, Japanese 8.26; JNDA 09-23; KM (C) 22d. Near EF.