JAPAN, Modern. Shōwa era. 1926-1989. AV Medal (52x83mm, 95.03 g). Opening of the Yokohama Municipal Subway. In the style of an antique gold oban coin. Dated December 1972. UNC.

CNG Feature Auction 129
Lot: 833.
Closing Date: May 14 2025 11:00 ET

World Medals, Gold

Estimate: $ 3 000

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JAPAN, Modern. Shōwa era. 1926-1989. AV Medal (52x83mm, 95.03 g). Opening of the Yokohama Municipal Subway. In the style of an antique gold oban coin. Dated December 1972. 1000 series train in stylized tunnel / Legend in two lines in Hanji; 1972 · 12 below. UNC. In original case of issue. Evidently quite rare, as this cataloger could find no other examples.

From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex NASCA [27] (27 May 1980), lot 787.


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